Convert any kitchen weight in grams into cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and ounces. Select your ingredient below to calibrate the conversion to its exact scientific density.
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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)).
In culinary arts, translating European or Asian metric recipes for American kitchens requires converting grams (a unit of mass) into cups (a unit of volume). The fundamental formula connecting mass and volume is:
Because cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and almond flour contain air pockets within the particles, their density is lower than liquids or crystallized sugars. Our calculator accounts for these physical properties automatically.
| Ingredient | 100g in US Cups | Tablespoons | Technique Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tbsp | Flours & Grains |
| Granulated Sugar | 0.50 cups | 8.0 tbsp | Sugars & Sweeteners |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 0.45 cups | 7.3 tbsp | Sugars & Sweeteners |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tbsp | Sugars & Sweeteners |
| Butter | 0.44 cups | 7.0 tbsp | Dairy & Fats |
| Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) | 1.00 cups | 16.0 tbsp | Flours & Grains |
| Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) | 1.11 cups | 17.8 tbsp | Flours & Grains |
| White Rice (Uncooked) | 0.54 cups | 8.6 tbsp | Flours & Grains |
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