Grams of Flour to Cups Converter

Convert grams of flour to cups for 7 flour types (all-purpose, bread, cake, whole wheat, almond, coconut, self-rising). See results in cups, tablespoons, and ounces.

g

VOLUME IN CUPS

2.00 cups

32 tbsp

8.8 oz

0.55 lbs

250รท125

Grams to Cups โ€” All-Purpose Flour

GramsCupsTbspOunces
25 g0.20 cups3 tbsp0.9 oz
50 g0.40 cups6 tbsp1.8 oz
100 g0.80 cups13 tbsp3.5 oz
125 g1.00 cups16 tbsp4.4 oz
150 g1.20 cups19 tbsp5.3 oz
200 g1.60 cups26 tbsp7.1 oz
250 g2.00 cups32 tbsp8.8 oz
300 g2.40 cups38 tbsp10.6 oz
400 g3.20 cups51 tbsp14.1 oz
500 g4.00 cups64 tbsp17.6 oz
ByPRIYA SHARMAโ€ขUpdated April 20, 2026
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Reviewed byARJUN MEHTA
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Fact checked byNEHA KAPOOR

How to Convert Grams of Flour to Cups

Divide the weight in grams by the grams-per-cup for your flour type:

cups = grams รท grams per cup

Example: 250g all-purpose flour (125 g/cup)
= 250 รท 125 = 2.00 cups

Example: 250g cake flour (114 g/cup)
= 250 รท 114 = 2.19 cups

Example: 250g almond flour (96 g/cup)
= 250 รท 96 = 2.60 cups

Key: The same weight of flour produces different cup amounts because each flour type has a different density!

Flour Types โ€” Grams per Cup Comparison

Flour Typeg/cup100g =250g =500g =
All-Purpose Flour125 g0.80 cups2.00 cups4.00 cups
Bread Flour130 g0.77 cups1.92 cups3.85 cups
Cake Flour114 g0.88 cups2.19 cups4.39 cups
Whole Wheat Flour120 g0.83 cups2.08 cups4.17 cups
Almond Flour96 g1.04 cups2.60 cups5.21 cups
Coconut Flour128 g0.78 cups1.95 cups3.91 cups
Self-Rising Flour125 g0.80 cups2.00 cups4.00 cups

All-Purpose Flour โ€” Grams to Cups Reference

GramsCupsTablespoonsOunces
25 gโ…• cup3 tbsp0.9 oz
50 gโ…– cup6 tbsp1.8 oz
100 gโ…˜ cup13 tbsp3.5 oz
125 g1 cup16 tbsp4.4 oz
150 g1โ…• cups19 tbsp5.3 oz
200 g1โ…— cups26 tbsp7.1 oz
250 g2 cups32 tbsp8.8 oz
300 g2โ…– cups38 tbsp10.6 oz
400 g3โ…• cups51 tbsp14.1 oz
500 g4 cups64 tbsp17.6 oz

Why Do Different Flours Weigh Different Amounts per Cup?

Flour weight per cup depends on protein content, particle size, and how finely it's milled:

  • Cake flour (114 g/cup) โ€” lowest protein, very finely milled, sifted โ†’ lighter and fluffier
  • All-purpose flour (125 g/cup) โ€” medium protein, standard grind
  • Bread flour (130 g/cup) โ€” highest protein (12โ€“14%), slightly denser
  • Almond flour (96 g/cup) โ€” ground almonds are much less dense than wheat flour
  • Coconut flour (128 g/cup) โ€” very absorbent; use ยผ to โ…“ the amount of all-purpose

โš ๏ธ Why Cup Measurements Vary โ€” The Scooping Problem

How you scoop flour into a cup dramatically affects the weight:

MethodTypical ResultAccuracy
Spoon & level (recommended)~125 g/cupMost accurate for cups
Scoop & pack~140โ€“160 g/cupUp to 28% more flour!
Shake & settle~130โ€“140 g/cup10โ€“12% more flour
Kitchen scale (best)Exact gramsPerfect every time โœ…

Pro tip: A cup of scooped flour can weigh up to 155g vs 125g when spooned โ€” that extra 30g per cup can ruin a recipe. This is why professional bakers and most international recipes use grams.

Common US Recipe Flour Amounts

RecipeFlour AmountIn Cups (AP)
Pancakes (serves 4)150 g1.2 cups
Cookies (1 batch)250โ€“300 g2โ€“2.4 cups
Cake (9" round)300โ€“360 g2.4โ€“2.9 cups
Pizza dough350โ€“400 g2.8โ€“3.2 cups
Bread loaf450โ€“550 g3.6โ€“4.4 cups
Pie crust (double)300 g2.4 cups

What Is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of weight equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram. It is the preferred unit for measuring ingredients in professional baking and in recipes from Europe, Asia, and most of the world. Grams provide precise, consistent results because weight doesn't change with scooping technique.

What Is a Cup?

A US cup is a unit of volume equal to 8 fluid ounces or 236.6 mL. In US cooking, cups are the traditional unit for measuring dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and oats โ€” though weight (grams/ounces) is more accurate for baking.

Grams of Flour to Cups Converter FAQ