How Much Is 0.2 Cups of Milk in Grams?
0.2 cups of milk weighs 48.80 g. This is based on milk having a density of 244g 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 0.2 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of milk = 244g
- 0.2 × 244 = 48.8g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Milk at Different Amounts
How milk scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.2 cups of milk (48.8g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Milk
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 cups | 48.80 g | 51.57 g | 58.61 g |
| 0.25 cups | 61.00 g | 64.46 g | 73.26 g |
| 0.33 cups | 80.52 g | 85.08 g | 96.70 g |
| 0.5 cups | 122.00 g | 128.92 g | 146.52 g |
| 0.75 cups | 183.00 g | 193.37 g | 219.77 g |
| 1 cup | 244.00 g | 257.83 g | 293.03 g |
| 1.5 cups | 366.00 g | 386.75 g | 439.55 g |
| 2 cups | 488.00 g | 515.66 g | 586.06 g |
| 3 cups | 732.00 g | 773.50 g | 879.10 g |
| 4 cups | 976.00 g | 1,031.33 g | 1,172.13 g |
| 5 cups | 1,220.00 g | 1,289.16 g | 1,465.16 g |
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?
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.