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How Much Is 0.21 Cups of Buttermilk in Grams?

0.21 cups of buttermilk weighs 51.45 g. This is based on buttermilk having a density of 245g 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 0.21 cups.

0.21 cups of buttermilk
=
51.45g
Result using all cup standards info
51.45 g (US) 54.37 g (Metric Cup) 61.79 g (Imperial Cup)
0.21 cups of buttermilk is also
51.45

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 245g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.21 cups of buttermilk
  2. 1 cup of buttermilk = 245g
  3. 0.21 × 245 = 51.45g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.

Buttermilk at Different Amounts

How buttermilk scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.21 cups) is highlighted.

0.21 cups51.45 g0.25 cups61.25 g0.33 cups80.85 g0.5 cups122.5 g0.75 cups183.75 g1 cup245 g1.5 cups367.5 g2 cups490 g

For reference, 0.21 cups of buttermilk (51.45g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).

Other Amounts of Buttermilk

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.21 cups 51.45 g 54.37 g 61.79 g
0.25 cups 61.25 g 64.72 g 73.56 g
0.33 cups 80.85 g 85.43 g 97.10 g
0.5 cups 122.50 g 129.44 g 147.12 g
0.75 cups 183.75 g 194.17 g 220.68 g
1 cup 245.00 g 258.89 g 294.23 g
1.5 cups 367.50 g 388.33 g 441.35 g
2 cups 490.00 g 517.78 g 588.47 g
3 cups 735.00 g 776.67 g 882.70 g
4 cups 980.00 g 1,035.56 g 1,176.93 g
5 cups 1,225.00 g 1,294.44 g 1,471.17 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?

Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 51.45 g, based on buttermilk having a density of 245g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 245 (grams per cup for buttermilk). For 0.21 cups: 0.21 × 245 = 51.45 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh buttermilk on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, use a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the level at eye height.
Temperature has a minimal effect on most cooking liquids. The density of buttermilk changes slightly with temperature, but the difference is usually less than 1-2% between refrigerator and room temperature. This conversion assumes room temperature.
Reverse the conversion: 51.45 g ÷ 245 = 0.21 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.