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How Much Is 1 Milliliter of Buttermilk in Grams?

1 milliliter of buttermilk equals 1.04 g. Buttermilk has a density of 245g per cup (1.04g per milliliter), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 milliliter of honey would be 1.44 g.

1 milliliter of buttermilk
=
1.04g
1 milliliter of buttermilk is also
1.04

Formula and Step-by-Step

milliliters × 1.04g/ml = grams
  1. Start with 1 milliliter of buttermilk
  2. 1 milliliter of buttermilk = 1.04g
  3. 1 × 1.04 = 1.04g

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

Mental Math Shortcut

For 1 milliliter of buttermilk, just remember: 1.04g. Double it for 2 milliliters (2.07g), halve it for a half milliliter (0.52g).

Measuring Tip

For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.

Buttermilk at Different Amounts

How buttermilk scales across common milliliters measurements. Your amount (1 milliliter) is highlighted.

1 ml1.04 g5 ml5.18 g10 ml10.36 g15 ml15.53 g25 ml25.89 g50 ml51.78 g100 ml103.56 g150 ml155.33 g

Other Amounts of Buttermilk

Milliliters Grams
1 milliliter 1.04 g
5 milliliters 5.18 g
10 milliliters 10.36 g
15 milliliters 15.53 g
25 milliliters 25.89 g
50 milliliters 51.78 g
100 milliliters 103.56 g
150 milliliters 155.33 g
200 milliliters 207.11 g
250 milliliters 258.89 g
500 milliliters 517.78 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1/1000 of a liter. It is the standard volume measurement for cooking in most countries outside the US. One cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters.

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.04 g, based on buttermilk having a density of 245g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of milliliters by 1.04 (grams per milliliter for buttermilk). For 1 milliliter: 1 × 1.04 = 1.04 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh buttermilk 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 buttermilk 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: 1.04 g ÷ 1.04 = 1 milliliter. Or use the Grams to Milliliters converter.