Milk (whole): Cups to Grams
Milk (whole) has a density of 1.03 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 milk (whole) weighs about 243.6858836 g.
Milk (whole) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 1.03 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 5.076789242 | 0.1790784705 |
| Tablespoon | 15.23036772 | 0.5372354116 |
| Fluid Ounce | 30.46073545 | 1.074470823 |
| Cup (US) | 243.6858836 | 8.595766586 |
| Pint (US) | 487.3717672 | 17.19153317 |
| Quart (US) | 974.7435344 | 34.38306634 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,898.974138 | 137.5322654 |
| Milliliter | 1.03 | 0.03633218081 |
| Liter | 1,030 | 36.33218081 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 1.03 | 0.03633218081 |
| Cubic Inch | 16.87867592 | 0.5953777722 |
| Cup (Metric) | 257.5 | 9.083045202 |
How to measure it accurately
Whole milk is slightly denser than water. Skimmed milk is denser still, though the difference is too small to matter in most recipes.
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 Milk (whole) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of milk (whole)?
1 US cup of milk (whole) weighs about 243.6858836 grams (8.595766586 oz), using a density of 1.03 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of milk (whole)?
1 tablespoon of milk (whole) weighs about 15.23036772 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of milk (whole)?
1 teaspoon of milk (whole) weighs about 5.076789242 grams.
Why does milk (whole) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Milk (whole) has a density of 1.03 g/mL, so it is heavier than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure milk (whole) matter?
Whole milk is slightly denser than water. Skimmed milk is denser still, though the difference is too small to matter in most recipes.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.