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How Much Is 0.21 Cups of Water in Grams?

0.21 cups of water weighs 49.68 g. This is based on water having a density of 236.59g 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 water
=
49.68g
Result using all cup standards info
49.68 g (US) 52.50 g (Metric Cup) 59.67 g (Imperial Cup)
0.21 cups of water is also
49.68

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 236.59g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.21 cups of water
  2. 1 cup of water = 236.59g
  3. 0.21 × 236.59 = 49.68g

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.

Water at Different Amounts

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

0.21 cups49.68 g0.25 cups59.15 g0.33 cups78.07 g0.5 cups118.30 g0.75 cups177.44 g1 cup236.59 g1.5 cups354.89 g2 cups473.18 g

For reference, 0.21 cups of water (49.68g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).

Other Amounts of Water

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.21 cups 49.68 g 52.50 g 59.67 g
0.25 cups 59.15 g 62.50 g 71.03 g
0.33 cups 78.07 g 82.50 g 93.76 g
0.5 cups 118.30 g 125.00 g 142.07 g
0.75 cups 177.44 g 187.50 g 213.10 g
1 cup 236.59 g 250.00 g 284.13 g
1.5 cups 354.89 g 375.00 g 426.20 g
2 cups 473.18 g 500.00 g 568.27 g
3 cups 709.77 g 750.01 g 852.40 g
4 cups 946.36 g 1,000.01 g 1,136.53 g
5 cups 1,182.95 g 1,250.01 g 1,420.67 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.

What is a Gram?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 49.68 g, based on water having a density of 236.59g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 236.59 (grams per cup for water). For 0.21 cups: 0.21 × 236.59 = 49.68 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh water 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 water 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: 49.68 g ÷ 236.59 = 0.21 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.