How Much Is 1 Milliliter of Water in Grams?
1 milliliter of water equals 1.00 g. Water has a density of 236.59g per cup (1g 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.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 milliliter of water
- 1 milliliter of water = 1g
- 1 × 1 = 1g
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 water, just remember: 1g. Double it for 2 milliliters (2g), halve it for a half milliliter (0.5g).
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Water at Different Amounts
How water scales across common milliliters measurements. Your amount (1 milliliter) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Water
| Milliliters | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 milliliter | 1.00 g |
| 5 milliliters | 5.00 g |
| 10 milliliters | 10.00 g |
| 15 milliliters | 15.00 g |
| 25 milliliters | 25.00 g |
| 50 milliliters | 50.00 g |
| 100 milliliters | 100.00 g |
| 150 milliliters | 150.00 g |
| 200 milliliters | 200.00 g |
| 250 milliliters | 250.00 g |
| 500 milliliters | 500.00 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?
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.