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How Much Is 0.33 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams?

0.33 cups of whole wheat flour weighs 39.60 g. This is based on whole wheat flour having a density of 120g 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 0.33 cups.

0.33 cups of whole wheat flour
=
39.60g
Result using all cup standards info
39.60 g (US) 41.84 g (Metric Cup) 47.56 g (Imperial Cup)
0.33 cups of whole wheat flour is also
39.60

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 120g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.33 cups of whole wheat flour
  2. 1 cup of whole wheat flour = 120g
  3. 0.33 × 120 = 39.6g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.

Whole Wheat Flour at Different Amounts

How whole wheat flour scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.33 cups) is highlighted.

0.25 cups30 g0.33 cups39.6 g0.5 cups60 g0.75 cups90 g1 cup120 g1.5 cups180 g2 cups240 g3 cups360 g

For reference, 0.33 cups of whole wheat flour (39.6g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).

Other Amounts of Whole Wheat Flour

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 30.00 g 31.70 g 36.03 g
0.33 cups 39.60 g 41.84 g 47.56 g
0.5 cups 60.00 g 63.40 g 72.06 g
0.75 cups 90.00 g 95.10 g 108.09 g
1 cup 120.00 g 126.80 g 144.11 g
1.5 cups 180.00 g 190.20 g 216.17 g
2 cups 240.00 g 253.61 g 288.23 g
3 cups 360.00 g 380.41 g 432.34 g
4 cups 480.00 g 507.21 g 576.46 g
5 cups 600.00 g 634.01 g 720.57 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 39.60 g, based on whole wheat flour having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 120 (grams per cup for whole wheat flour). For 0.33 cups: 0.33 × 120 = 39.60 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh whole wheat flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring cup and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off, you will get about 120 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 132 to 150 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 39.60 g ÷ 120 = 0.33 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.