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How to convert grams to cups when cooking

So you can convert just about anything from cups to grams.
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Have your scales run out of battery or, on the other hand, you can’t find your measuring cup? Never fear! With these handy conversion charts, you’re able to easily convert grams to cups. Here is your one-stop shop on the different metrics used in cooking but most importantly how many grams are in a cup.

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The Difference Between An American and An Australian Cup

Not many Australians know, but one cup US in volume is equal to 0.95 cups in Australian recipes so, when you are cooking an American recipe, you need to slightly reduce the quantity you’re using.

The Standard Australian Cup

A standard cup in both Australia and New Zealand is equal to 250ml, therefore the following can be determined.

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A standard cup in both Australia and New Zealand is equal to 250ml. (Credit: Getty)
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Metric Cups and Spoons

Cups

Grams

1 cup

250g

3/4 cup

190g

2/3 cup

170g

1/2 cup

125g

1/3 cup

80g

1/4 cup

60g

1 tblsp  

 20g

1 tsp

5g

One dessert spoon is the equivalent of two teaspoons.

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When you are cooking an American recipe, you need to slightly reduce the quantity you’re using. (Credit: Getty)

Unfortunately, when converting ingredients from grams to cups it isn’t that simple. For example, one cup of butter will weigh more than one cup of quinoa flakes. The table below will help you convert a couple of the most common recipe ingredients.

Common ingredients

 

Cups  

 Weight (g)

Butter

1

250

Flour

1

125

Caster sugar

1

220

White sugar

1

220

Brown sugar

1

155

Icing sugar

1

155

Milk

1

150

Water

1

1000

Rice

1

155

Honey & golden syrup

1

350

Rolled oats

1

90

For the exact conversion for different ingredients use this calculator.

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You can also use this page to convert some of your favourite ingredients from millilitres to cups.

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