One Cup Equal to How Many Grams

Quick and simple conversions for US, UK, AU cups — know grams instantly

Quick Reference Table

Below table gives fast glance for common ingredients. Each ingredient same cup looks different weight, so better to know grams. Helps when you cooking fast or checking recipe.

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All-purpose flour

1 cup → 125g

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Granulated sugar

1 cup → 200g

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Brown sugar

1 cup → 220g

🧈

Butter

1 cup → 227g

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Rice (uncooked)

1 cup → 195g

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Oats

1 cup → 90g

US, UK, and Australian Cups Comparison

Different countries use different cup sizes. US 240ml, UK 284ml, AU 250ml. Same cup but grams of flour/sugar change. Know these to avoid recipe mistakes. Look below for quick idea.

Cup Type	Milliliters (ml)	Flour (grams)	Sugar (grams)
US Cup	240	125	200
UK Cup	284	150	225
Australian Cup	250	140	220

Volume vs Weight Visual

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All-purpose Flour

125g per cup

Light and airy

🍬

Granulated Sugar

200g per cup

Denser than flour

🧈

Butter

227g per cup

Most dense common ingredient

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Select Your Ingredient

Even if converter mostly uses units, think what ingredient is. Flour, sugar, butter all weigh differently. Helps you imagine exact grams.

2

Choose Source Unit

Select unit you starting from, usually cup. Could be tablespoon, gram — all works.

3

Enter Amount

Type number of cups or fraction, e.g., 1, 3/4, 1/8. Works fine for precise baking.

4

Select Target Unit

Pick what you convert to: gram, cup, tablespoon. Instant results.

5

View Results

Hit convert. See grams, tablespoons. No guesswork, just quick easy cooking.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using US cups when recipe is UK or Australian

Result: Can be heavier or lighter result.

Solution: Check recipe origin and use correct cup.

Assuming all ingredients weigh same

Result: Flour and sugar same cup looks same but grams differ.

Solution: Use ingredient-specific conversion.

Measuring packed or loose wrongly

Result: Brown sugar packed vs loose changes weight.

Solution: Follow recipe instructions.

Rounding too much

Result: Small changes ruin delicate baking.

Solution: Measure closer to gram.

Recommended Measuring Tools

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Measuring Cups Set

Essential

Features:

US/UK/AU standards
Nested for storage
Easy-to-read markings

Price: $10-$25

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Kitchen Scale

Essential

Features:

Gram/ounce precision
Tare function
Battery operated

Price: $15-$40

Brands: OXO, Escali, Amazon Basics

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Tablespoon & Teaspoon Set

Recommended

Features:

Stainless steel
Leveling edge
Dishwasher safe

Price: $8-$15

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Liquid Measuring Cups

Recommended

Features:

Spout for pouring
ML and cup markings
Microwave safe

Price: $8-$20

Why Volume and Weight Differ

Density Differences

Cup measures space, grams measure mass. Flour lighter than sugar. Baking needs precision so weight more reliable.

Examples:

Flour: 125g/cup
Sugar: 200g/cup
Butter: 227g/cup

Impact: Better baking result using grams than cups.

Global Differences in Cups

Units: cups, tablespoons, teaspoons

System: US Customary

Most American recipes use this cup.

Units: metric cups, ml, grams

System: Imperial

Slightly bigger than US cup.

Units: metric cups, ml, grams

System: Metric

Use metric for all measurements.

Recipe Applications

Pancakes

Original Recipe

1 cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup milk

→

Converted (Metric)

125g flour
25g sugar
240ml milk

Serves: 4

Tip: Mix dry first then add wet.

Cookies

Original Recipe

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 cups flour

→

Converted (Metric)

170g sugar
113.5g butter
250g flour

Serves: 12

Tip: Chill dough before baking.

Brownies

Original Recipe

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour

→

Converted (Metric)

113.5g butter
200g sugar
95g flour

Serves: 9

Tip: Don’t overmix.

Tips & Best Practices

Spoon flour into cup, don’t scoop.
Level ingredients for accuracy.
Kitchen scale better for precise grams.
Remember US, UK, AU cup differences.
Sticky ingredients: pack lightly or check grams.

Frequently Asked Questions

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One Cup Equal to How Many Grams

Quick Reference Table

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Brown sugar

Butter

Rice (uncooked)

Oats

US, UK, and Australian Cups Comparison

Volume vs Weight Visual

All-purpose Flour

Granulated Sugar

Butter

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

Select Your Ingredient

Choose Source Unit

Enter Amount

Select Target Unit

View Results

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using US cups when recipe is UK or Australian

Assuming all ingredients weigh same

Measuring packed or loose wrongly

Rounding too much

Recommended Measuring Tools

Measuring Cups Set

Features:

Kitchen Scale

Features:

Tablespoon & Teaspoon Set

Features:

Liquid Measuring Cups

Features:

Why Volume and Weight Differ

Density Differences

Global Differences in Cups

United States

United Kingdom

Australia

Recipe Applications

Pancakes

Original Recipe

Converted (Metric)

Cookies

Original Recipe

Converted (Metric)

Brownies

Original Recipe

Converted (Metric)

Tips & Best Practices

Frequently Asked Questions

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