How many grams is 1 cup of flour?

1 cup of flour weighs about 127 g.

Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?

It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Cups of flour to grams

Answer

1 cup of flour = 127 g

Convert any amount

Amount cup = – gram

Conversion table

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	31.8 g
0.5 cups	63.6 g
0.75 cups	95.4 g
1 cup	127 g
1.5 cups	191 g
2 cups	254 g
3 cups	382 g
4 cups	509 g

Based on the US customary cup of 240 ml. A metric cup (250 ml) is about 4% larger.

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How to measure

Spoon flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Scooping the cup straight into the bag packs the flour down and can add 20–30% extra weight — a common cause of dry, dense bakes.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of flour?: 1 cup of flour weighs about 127 g.
Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?: It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.