300 grams equals 2.50 cups (2 1/2 cups) of all-purpose flour, 1.50 cups (1 1/2 cups) of granulated sugar, and 1.32 cups of butter.
Adjust ingredients below to calculate the exact volume for 300g.
Technique note: Fluff flour with a fork, spoon gently into the cup until heaping, then sweep level with a straight edge. Never scoop directly.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of All-Purpose Flour = 120 grams (King Arthur Baking & USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168936)).
Below is the exact conversion of 300g into US Customary cups and level tablespoons for common baking staples:
| Ingredient | US Cups | Tablespoons | Measuring Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 2.50 cups (Exact 2 1/2 cups) | 40.0 tbsp | Spooned and leveled |
| Granulated Sugar | 1.50 cups (Exact 1 1/2 cups) | 24.0 tbsp | Refined sugar |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 1.36 cups (1 1/3 cups) | 21.8 tbsp | Packed firmly |
| Butter | 1.32 cups (1 1/3 cups) | 21.1 tbsp | 2.64 sticks of butter |
| Powdered Sugar | 2.50 cups (2 1/2 cups) | 40.0 tbsp | Sifted |
| Chocolate Chips | 1.71 cups (1 3/4 cups) | 27.4 tbsp | Morsels |
| Whole Milk | 1.22 cups (1 1/4 cups) | 19.6 tbsp | Liquid measure |
300 grams offers clean, whole culinary fractions: exactly 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, and exactly 1 1/2 cups of granulated white sugar.
Culinary Tip: For light powders like flour and cocoa, always fluff the ingredient before spooning it into the cup, then scrape the top level with a flat straight edge. For packed ingredients like brown sugar, press firmly with a spoon.
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