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Cups of Flour to Grams Converter

Convert cups of all-purpose flour to grams and grams to cups. Accurate flour measurement for baking.

cup

Grams (Flour)

312.5

g

2.5 cup = 312.5 g

g = cups × 125

How to Convert Cups of Flour to Grams

Multiply the number of cups by 125. One cup of all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) weighs approximately 125 grams.

Conversion Formula

  • Cups to Grams: g = cups × 125
  • Grams to Cups: cups = g ÷ 125

Common Conversions

CupsGrams
0.2531.3
0.562.5
0.7593.8
1125
1.5187.5
2250
3375

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FAQ

How many grams is one cup of flour?

One cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125 grams when measured using the spoon-and-level method.

Is a cup of flour packed or sifted?

A standard cup of all-purpose flour (125 g) assumes the spoon-and-level method: spoon flour into the cup and level with a straight edge. Sifted flour is lighter (about 115 g per cup), while packed flour is heavier (up to 150 g).

Does the type of flour change the grams per cup?

Yes. All-purpose flour is about 125 g/cup, bread flour about 130 g/cup, cake flour about 114 g/cup, and whole wheat flour about 120 g/cup. This converter uses all-purpose flour.

Why do bakers prefer weighing flour over cups?

Measuring flour by weight is more precise. A cup of flour can vary from 115 g to 150 g depending on how tightly it is packed, which significantly affects baking results.

How many grams is 2.5 cups of flour?

2.5 cups of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 312.5 grams.