How Much Is 1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams?
1 cup of whole wheat flour equals 120.00 g. Whole wheat flour has a density of 120g per cup (120g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of honey would be 340 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour = 120g
- 1 × 120 = 120g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of whole wheat flour, just remember: 120g. Double it for 2 cups (240g), halve it for a half cup (60g).
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 (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of whole wheat flour (120g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
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?
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.