How Much Is 0.5 Cups of Wheat Bran in Grams?
0.5 cups of wheat bran equals 29.00 g. Wheat bran has a density of 58g per cup (58g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.5 cups of honey would be 170 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.5 cups of wheat bran
- 1 cup of wheat bran = 58g
- 0.5 × 58 = 29g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Half measures: take the weight of 1 cup (58g) and divide by 2.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh wheat bran on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Wheat Bran at Different Amounts
How wheat bran scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.5 cups of wheat bran (29g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Wheat Bran
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 14.50 g | 15.32 g | 17.41 g |
| 0.33 cups | 19.14 g | 20.23 g | 22.99 g |
| 0.5 cups | 29.00 g | 30.64 g | 34.83 g |
| 0.75 cups | 43.50 g | 45.97 g | 52.24 g |
| 1 cup | 58.00 g | 61.29 g | 69.66 g |
| 1.5 cups | 87.00 g | 91.93 g | 104.48 g |
| 2 cups | 116.00 g | 122.58 g | 139.31 g |
| 3 cups | 174.00 g | 183.86 g | 208.97 g |
| 4 cups | 232.00 g | 245.15 g | 278.62 g |
| 5 cups | 290.00 g | 306.44 g | 348.28 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?
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.