All-Purpose Flour: Cups to Grams
All-Purpose Flour has a density of 0.529 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125.1551771 g.
All-Purpose Flour volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.529 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.607399523 | 0.09197331156 |
| Tablespoon | 7.822198569 | 0.2759199347 |
| Fluid Ounce | 15.64439714 | 0.5518398694 |
| Cup (US) | 125.1551771 | 4.414718955 |
| Pint (US) | 250.3103542 | 8.82943791 |
| Quart (US) | 500.6207084 | 17.65887582 |
| Gallon (US) | 2,002.482834 | 70.63550328 |
| Milliliter | 0.529 | 0.01865992587 |
| Liter | 529 | 18.65992587 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.529 | 0.01865992587 |
| Cubic Inch | 8.668756856 | 0.3057813995 |
| Cup (Metric) | 132.25 | 4.664981468 |
How to measure it accurately
Spoon the flour into the cup and level it off. Scooping straight from the bag compacts it and can add 20% more weight, which is the most common reason baked goods turn out dry. Sifted flour weighs less again, around 115 g per cup.
Use the full cooking converter
For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select All-Purpose Flour from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of all-purpose flour?
1 US cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125.1551771 grams (4.414718955 oz), using a density of 0.529 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of all-purpose flour?
1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs about 7.822198569 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of all-purpose flour?
1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour weighs about 2.607399523 grams.
Why does all-purpose flour have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. All-Purpose Flour has a density of 0.529 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure all-purpose flour matter?
Spoon the flour into the cup and level it off. Scooping straight from the bag compacts it and can add 20% more weight, which is the most common reason baked goods turn out dry. Sifted flour weighs less again, around 115 g per cup.
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