How Much Is 1 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams?
1 cup of cake flour weighs 114.00 g. This is based on cake flour having a density of 114g 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 cake flour
- 1 cup of cake flour = 114g
- 1 × 114 = 114g
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 cake flour, just remember: 114g. Double it for 2 cups (228g), halve it for a half cup (57g).
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of cake flour (114g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 28.50 g | 30.12 g | 34.23 g |
| 0.33 cups | 37.62 g | 39.75 g | 45.18 g |
| 0.5 cups | 57.00 g | 60.23 g | 68.45 g |
| 0.75 cups | 85.50 g | 90.35 g | 102.68 g |
| 1 cup | 114.00 g | 120.46 g | 136.91 g |
| 1.5 cups | 171.00 g | 180.69 g | 205.36 g |
| 2 cups | 228.00 g | 240.93 g | 273.82 g |
| 3 cups | 342.00 g | 361.39 g | 410.73 g |
| 4 cups | 456.00 g | 481.85 g | 547.63 g |
| 5 cups | 570.00 g | 602.31 g | 684.54 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.