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All-Purpose Flour Cups to Grams

Convert any amount of all-purpose flour between cups and grams. 1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 125.16 g. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.

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125.16 g (US) 132.26 g (Metric Cup) 150.31 g (Imperial Cup)

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Measuring Tip

Humidity affects all-purpose flour weight. In humid conditions, flour absorbs moisture and weighs more per cup. Store it in an airtight container for consistent results.

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 125.16 g. The result scales proportionally for other amounts - choose an amount below or enter any quantity in the calculator.

The most accurate way is to weigh all-purpose flour on a kitchen scale. If you are measuring by volume, sift or whisk the flour first to break up clumps, then spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off. Do not scoop directly from the bag, which compacts the flour and can increase the weight by 20-30%.

Close, but not exactly. The cups to grams conversion for all-purpose flour may vary slightly between brands depending on moisture content and how the ingredient is measured.

Weighing is more consistent than volume measuring. A cup of all-purpose flour can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's scooped, packed, or leveled. Weighing gives the same result every time, which is especially important in baking where precision affects texture and rise.