Baking Conversions
Take the guesswork out of baking. Ditch inaccurate measuring cups and easily translate classic American volumetric recipes into precision grams and ounces for your kitchen scale.
How It Works
Unlike length or temperature, cup-to-gram conversion depends on the density of the ingredient. Our calculator uses a lookup table of standard culinary densities (e.g., 1 cup all-purpose flour = 120g, 1 cup granulated sugar = 200g) so you get a precise weight rather than a generic approximation.
When to Use This
Use this when following a European or weight-based recipe, or any time you want bakery-quality consistency. Weight measurements produce far more accurate results than volume cups, especially for dense ingredients like butter and sugar.
How it Works
- 1
Input your Cups
Enter the volume measurement required by your American recipe.
- 2
Select the Ingredient
Choose the exact ingredient (flour, sugar, butter) from the dropdown list. Our engine pulls the exact density for each item.
- 3
Read the Scale
The tool instantly converts the volume into precision grams and ounces.
| Ingredient | Weight in Grams | Weight in Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour | 120 grams | 4.2 oz |
| 1 Cup Granulated Sugar | 200 grams | 7.1 oz |
| 1 Cup Butter | 227 grams | 8.0 oz |
| 1 Cup Milk | 245 grams | 8.6 oz |
| 1 Cup Table Salt | 292 grams | 10.3 oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I bake using grams instead of cups?
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
Is a cup of sugar heavier than a cup of flour?
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