Water Cups to Grams
Convert any amount of water between cups and grams. 1 cup of water equals 236.59 g. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.
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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.
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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 water equals 236.59 g. Choose an amount below for a full breakdown, or enter any quantity in the calculator.
The most accurate way is to weigh water on a kitchen scale. If you are measuring by volume, use a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the level at eye height. Liquids settle naturally, so volume measurements are already quite consistent.
Very close. Pure liquid densities are consistent across brands, so the cups to grams conversion for water typically varies by less than 2-3%.
For liquids like water, volume measurements are already quite accurate since liquids settle to a consistent level. A kitchen scale adds precision but the difference is typically small for liquid ingredients.