How Much Is 5 Grams of Coconut Flour in Cups?
5 grams of coconut flour equals 0.04 cups. Coconut flour has a density of 128g per cup. Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 grams of coconut flour
- 1 cup of coconut flour = 128g
- 5g ÷ 128g/cup = 0.04 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Coconut flour absorbs 3-4x more liquid than wheat flour. When substituting, use about 1/4 to 1/3 the amount and add extra liquid or eggs.
Coconut Flour at Different Amounts
How coconut flour scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (5 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Coconut Flour
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.08 cups | 0.07 cups | 0.07 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.20 cups | 0.18 cups | 0.16 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.39 cups | 0.37 cups | 0.33 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.59 cups | 0.55 cups | 0.49 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.78 cups | 0.74 cups | 0.65 cups |
| 150 grams | 1.17 cups | 1.11 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.56 cups | 1.48 cups | 1.30 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.95 cups | 1.85 cups | 1.63 cups |
| 500 grams | 3.91 cups | 3.70 cups | 3.25 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.