Pure liquid H2O, the universal baseline for metric density (1 ml = 1 g at 4°C / 20°C). Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 236.6g per US Customary Cup (1 g/mL).
Technique note: Use a clear liquid measuring cup on a flat surface; read bottom of meniscus at eye level.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Water = 236.6 grams (NIST Standards & Metric Definition).
Use a clear liquid measuring cup on a flat surface; read bottom of meniscus at eye level.
Culinary Science Tip: In standard metric recipes, 1 metric cup of water is exactly 250g. In US customary recipes, 1 cup is 236.6g (often rounded to 240g).
Standard source: NIST Standards & Metric Definition
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 29.6 g | 1.04 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 59.2 g | 2.09 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 78.8 g | 2.78 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 118.3 g | 4.17 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 157.8 g | 5.57 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 177.5 g | 6.26 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 236.6 g | 8.35 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 295.8 g | 10.43 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 354.9 g | 12.52 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 473.2 g | 16.69 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 709.8 g | 25.04 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 | 0.7 tbsp | 0.04 cups | 0.7 tbsp |
| 25 g | 1.7 tbsp | 0.11 cups | 1.7 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.21 cups | 0.21 cups | 3.4 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.32 cups | 0.32 cups | 5.1 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.42 cups | 0.42 cups | 6.8 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.51 cups | 0.51 cups | 8.1 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.53 cups | 0.53 cups | 8.5 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups | 10.1 tbsp |
| 175 g | 0.74 cups | 0.74 cups | 11.8 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.85 cups | 0.85 cups | 13.5 tbsp |
| 225 g | 0.95 cups | 0.95 cups | 15.2 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.06 cups | 1.06 cups | 16.9 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.27 cups | 1.27 cups | 20.3 tbsp |
| 350 g | 1.48 cups | 1.48 cups | 23.7 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.69 cups | 1.69 cups | 27 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.11 cups | 2.11 cups | 33.8 tbsp |
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