How Much Is 1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour in Grams?
1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125.16 g. This is based on all-purpose flour having a density of 125.16g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 cup.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour = 125.16g
- 1 × 125.16 = 125.16g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of all-purpose flour, just remember: 125.16g. Double it for 2 cups (250.32g), halve it for a half cup (62.58g).
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh all-purpose flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of all-purpose flour (125.16g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 31.29 g | 33.06 g | 37.58 g |
| 0.33 cups | 41.30 g | 43.64 g | 49.60 g |
| 0.5 cups | 62.58 g | 66.13 g | 75.16 g |
| 0.75 cups | 93.87 g | 99.19 g | 112.73 g |
| 1 cup | 125.16 g | 132.26 g | 150.31 g |
| 1.5 cups | 187.74 g | 198.38 g | 225.47 g |
| 2 cups | 250.32 g | 264.51 g | 300.62 g |
| 3 cups | 375.48 g | 396.77 g | 450.93 g |
| 4 cups | 500.64 g | 529.02 g | 601.24 g |
| 5 cups | 625.80 g | 661.28 g | 751.56 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
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.