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How to convert grams to cups when cooking

So you can convert just about anything from cups to grams - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 26 Nov 2021

Have your scales run out of battery or on the other hand, you can’t find your measuring cup. Never fear! With these handy conversion charts, you’re able to easily convert grams to cups. Here is your one-stop shop on the different metrics used in cooking but most importantly how many grams are in a cup.

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The Difference Between An American and An Australian Cup

Not many Australians know, but one cup US in volume is equal to 0.95 cups in Australian recipes, so when you are cooking an American recipe, you need to slightly reduce the quantity you’re using.

The Standard Australian Cup

A standard cup in both Australia and New Zealand is equal to 250ml, therefore the following can be determined.

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A standard cup in both Australia and New Zealand is equal to 250ml.

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Metric Cups and Spoons

Cups

Grams

1 cup

250g

3/4 cup

190g

2/3 cup

170g

1/2 cup

125g

1/3 cup

80g

1/4 cup

60g

1 tablespoon

20g

1 teaspoon

5g

One dessert spoon is the equivalent of two teaspoons.

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When you are cooking an American recipe, you need to slightly reduce the quantity you’re using.

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Unfortunately, when converting ingredients from grams to cups it isn’t that simple. For example, one cup of butter will weigh more than one cup of quinoa flakes. The table below will help you convert a couple of the most common recipe ingredients.

Common ingredients

 

Cups

Weight (g)

Butter

1

250

Flour

1

125

Caster sugar

1

220

White sugar

1

220

Brown sugar

1

155

Icing sugar

1

155

Milk

1

150

Water

1

1000

Rice

1

155

Honey and golden syrup

1

350

Rolled oats

1

90

For the exact conversion for different ingredients use this calculator.

You can also use this page to convert some of your favourite ingredients from millilitres to cups.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the Better Homes and Gardens brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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