Standard wheat flour with 10-12% protein content, used in cakes, cookies, and quick breads. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 120g per US Customary Cup (0.507 g/mL).
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)).
Fluff flour with a fork, spoon gently into the cup until heaping, then sweep level with a straight edge. Never scoop directly.
Culinary Science Tip: Scooping straight from the bag can compress flour by up to 25%, resulting in 150g per cup and dry, dense bakes.
Standard source: King Arthur Baking & USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168936)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 12.70 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.3 tbsp | 0.08 cups | 1.3 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.21 cups | 0.21 cups | 3.3 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.42 cups | 0.42 cups | 6.7 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups | 10 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.83 cups | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tbsp |
| 120 g | 1 cup | 1 cups | 16 tbsp |
| 125 g | 1.04 cups | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups | 1.25 cups | 20 tbsp |
| 175 g | 1.46 cups | 1.46 cups | 23.3 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups | 1.67 cups | 26.7 tbsp |
| 225 g | 1.88 cups | 1.88 cups | 30 tbsp |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups | 2.08 cups | 33.3 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.5 cups | 2.5 cups | 40 tbsp |
| 350 g | 2.92 cups | 2.92 cups | 46.7 tbsp |
| 400 g | 3.33 cups | 3.33 cups | 53.3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups | 4.17 cups | 66.7 tbsp |
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