Grams to Cups: 1 g equals 0.004227 cup. To convert grams to cups, multiply by 0.004227 (cup = g × 0.00422676). For example, 10 g = 0.042268 cup.
How to Convert Grams to Cups
To convert from grams to cups, multiply the value by 0.004227. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.
Conversion Formula
- Grams to Cups:
cup = g × 0.00422676 - Cups to Grams:
g = cup ÷ 0.00422676
Grams to Cups Conversion Chart
| Grams (g) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.000423 |
| 0.25 | 0.001057 |
| 0.5 | 0.002113 |
| 1 | 0.004227 |
| 2 | 0.008454 |
| 3 | 0.01268 |
| 5 | 0.021134 |
| 10 | 0.042268 |
| 20 | 0.084535 |
| 25 | 0.105669 |
| 50 | 0.211338 |
| 100 | 0.422676 |
| 250 | 1.056689 |
| 1000 | 4.226757 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram (1 g = 0.001 kg).
From the Greek gramma, a small weight in Late Antiquity.
Common contexts: cooking, pharmacy, lab work.
What is a Cup?
The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.
Common contexts: cooking (US).
Real-World Reference Points
| Item | Grams (g) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|---|
| A paperclip | 1 | 0.0042 |
| A US dollar bill | 1 | 0.0042 |
| A nickel coin | 5 | 0.0211 |