Convert flour between grams, cups, ounces, pounds, kilograms, tablespoons, teaspoons and milliliters with the calculator and detailed conversion charts below. The default values shown are for all-purpose flour measured using a lightly filled, leveled US cup.
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Flour Grams to Cups, Ounces and Tablespoons Chart
Use this chart for common recipe amounts of all-purpose flour. Select another flour type or cup standard to update every conversion table on this page.
| Grams | Ounces | US Cups | Nearest 1/16 Cup | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.0417 cups | 1/16 cup | 0.667 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 0.0833 cups | 1/16 cup | 1.333 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 0.125 cups | 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 0.1667 cups | 3/16 cup | 2.667 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 0.2083 cups | 3/16 cup | 3.333 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 0.25 cups | 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp |
| 40 g | 1.411 oz | 0.3333 cups | 5/16 cup | 5.333 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 0.4167 cups | 7/16 cup | 6.667 tbsp |
| 60 g | 2.116 oz | 0.5 cups | 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 0.625 cups | 5/8 cup | 10 tbsp |
| 80 g | 2.822 oz | 0.6667 cups | 11/16 cup | 10.667 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 0.8333 cups | 13/16 cup | 13.333 tbsp |
| 120 g | 4.233 oz | 1 cups | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 125 g | 4.409 oz | 1.0417 cups | 1 1/16 cups | 16.667 tbsp |
| 150 g | 5.291 oz | 1.25 cups | 1 1/4 cups | 20 tbsp |
| 200 g | 7.055 oz | 1.6667 cups | 1 11/16 cups | 26.667 tbsp |
| 225 g | 7.937 oz | 1.875 cups | 1 7/8 cups | 30 tbsp |
| 250 g | 8.818 oz | 2.0833 cups | 2 1/16 cups | 33.333 tbsp |
| 300 g | 10.582 oz | 2.5 cups | 2 1/2 cups | 40 tbsp |
| 350 g | 12.346 oz | 2.9167 cups | 2 15/16 cups | 46.667 tbsp |
| 400 g | 14.11 oz | 3.3333 cups | 3 5/16 cups | 53.333 tbsp |
| 450 g | 15.873 oz | 3.75 cups | 3 3/4 cups | 60 tbsp |
| 500 g | 17.637 oz | 4.1667 cups | 4 3/16 cups | 66.667 tbsp |
| 750 g | 26.455 oz | 6.25 cups | 6 1/4 cups | 100 tbsp |
| 1,000 g | 35.274 oz | 8.3333 cups | 8 5/16 cups | 133.333 tbsp |
Flour Cups to Grams and Ounces Chart
Volume-to-weight conversions depend on the flour type and how the cup is filled. The table begins with all-purpose flour using the 120-gram US cup standard.
| Volume | Grams | Ounces | US Spoon Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 1 tsp |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 1 tbsp |
| 1/8 cup | 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/6 cup | 20 g | 0.705 oz | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 1.058 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 1.411 oz | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 3/8 cup | 45 g | 1.587 oz | 6 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 2.116 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 2.822 oz | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 3.175 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.233 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 150 g | 5.291 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 6.349 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.466 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 12.699 oz | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cups | 480 g | 16.932 oz | 64 tbsp |
Flour Ounces to Grams and Cups Chart
These are dry weight ounces, not fluid ounces. Dry ounces measure the mass of the flour, while cups and spoons measure its volume.
| Ounces | Grams | US Cups | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 oz | 7.09 g | 0.0591 cups | 0.945 tbsp |
| 0.5 oz | 14.17 g | 0.1181 cups | 1.89 tbsp |
| 1 oz | 28.35 g | 0.2362 cups | 3.78 tbsp |
| 2 oz | 56.7 g | 0.4725 cups | 7.56 tbsp |
| 3 oz | 85.05 g | 0.7087 cups | 11.34 tbsp |
| 4 oz | 113.4 g | 0.945 cups | 15.12 tbsp |
| 5 oz | 141.75 g | 1.1812 cups | 18.9 tbsp |
| 6 oz | 170.1 g | 1.4175 cups | 22.68 tbsp |
| 8 oz | 226.8 g | 1.89 cups | 30.239 tbsp |
| 12 oz | 340.19 g | 2.835 cups | 45.359 tbsp |
| 16 oz | 453.59 g | 3.7799 cups | 60.479 tbsp |
| 32 oz | 907.18 g | 7.5599 cups | 120.958 tbsp |
Flour Type Conversion Comparison
Not all flours fill a measuring cup at the same weight. This table shows the flour-specific reference values used in the calculator. The figures are intended for measurement conversions, not direct recipe substitutions.
| Flour Type | 1 US Cup | 1/2 US Cup | 1 US Tablespoon | 1 Ounce Equals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g | 0.2362 cups |
| Bread flour | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g | 0.2362 cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 113 g | 56.5 g | 7.06 g | 0.2509 cups |
| Unbleached cake flour | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g | 0.2362 cups |
| Self-rising flour | 113 g | 56.5 g | 7.06 g | 0.2509 cups |
| Pastry flour | 106 g | 53 g | 6.63 g | 0.2674 cups |
| Almond flour | 96 g | 48 g | 6 g | 0.2953 cups |
| Coconut flour | 128 g | 64 g | 8 g | 0.2215 cups |
| Oat flour | 92 g | 46 g | 5.75 g | 0.3081 cups |
| Brown rice flour | 128 g | 64 g | 8 g | 0.2215 cups |
| Medium rye flour | 106 g | 53 g | 6.63 g | 0.2674 cups |
| Semolina flour | 163 g | 81.5 g | 10.19 g | 0.1739 cups |
| Tapioca flour / starch | 113 g | 56.5 g | 7.06 g | 0.2509 cups |
| Gluten-free all-purpose flour | 156 g | 78 g | 9.75 g | 0.1817 cups |
| ’00’ pizza flour | 116 g | 58 g | 7.25 g | 0.2444 cups |
| Chickpea flour | 85 g | 42.5 g | 5.31 g | 0.3335 cups |
How to Convert Flour Measurements
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For dry weight conversions, 1 ounce = approximately 28.35 grams and 1 pound = approximately 453.59 grams. For the US culinary volume used in this chart, 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
US Cups, Metric Cups and Imperial Cups
Recipes from different countries may use different cup sizes. Since flour is a dry ingredient, the gram amount in a cup changes when the cup volume changes. The converter lets you choose the cup standard used in your recipe.
| Cup Standard | Cup Volume Used | Approx. All-Purpose Flour Weight | When It May Appear |
|---|---|---|---|
| US culinary cup | 240 mL | 120 g | American recipes |
| Metric cup | 250 mL | 125 g | Australian and metric-cup recipes |
| Imperial cup | 284 mL | 142 g | Some older UK or Commonwealth references |
Metric and imperial cup flour amounts on this page are scaled from the stated 120 g per 240 mL all-purpose flour standard. Flour does not compact perfectly uniformly, so treat volume conversions as practical recipe estimates.
How to Measure Flour Correctly
The same measuring cup can hold very different amounts of flour depending on how it is filled. Flour packed into a cup can lead to dry bread, dense cakes or crumbly cookies. For the most consistent result, use a kitchen scale and measure the flour in grams.
Scooped Flour
When a measuring cup is plunged into a bag of flour, the flour can compact and the cup may contain more flour than the conversion standard assumes.
Sifted Flour
“1 cup sifted flour” and “1 cup flour, sifted” can represent different recipe instructions. When a recipe provides grams, follow the gram weight instead.
Which Flour Conversion Should You Use?
Wheat-Based Baking Flours
- All-purpose flour: the default general baking flour on this page.
- Bread flour: often used for breads and pizza dough.
- Cake or pastry flour: used for tender cakes and pastries.
- Whole wheat flour: includes more of the wheat kernel and uses its own chart value.
Alternative and Gluten-Free Flours
- Almond flour: lighter per cup than all-purpose flour.
- Coconut flour: behaves very differently and absorbs significant moisture.
- Oat, rice and chickpea flour: use their individual weights in the selector.
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour: select the matching flour blend when converting measurements.
Frequently Asked Flour Conversion Questions
How many cups is 100 grams of all-purpose flour?
Using this page’s standard of 120 grams per US cup, 100 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 0.8333 US cups, or a little more than 3/4 cup.
How many cups is 250 grams of flour?
For all-purpose flour, 250 grams is approximately 2.0833 US cups. The result changes when converting a different flour type or using a metric or imperial cup.
How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?
This chart uses 120 grams per US cup of all-purpose flour. Other flour types have different cup weights, and flour packed into a measuring cup may weigh more.
Are ounces of flour the same as fluid ounces?
No. Ounces in a flour recipe usually mean dry weight ounces measured on a scale. Fluid ounces measure volume. This converter uses dry weight ounces when converting flour weight.
Can I use the all-purpose flour chart for bread flour?
This page’s source uses the same 120 grams per US cup value for all-purpose flour and bread flour. You should still choose bread flour in the calculator so the ingredient being converted is clearly identified.
Why do some flour charts say 120 grams and others say 125 grams or more per cup?
Flour volume varies with measuring method, compaction, moisture, brand and cup standard. A lightly filled, leveled cup weighs less than a tightly scooped cup. This page uses one stated standard consistently so conversions remain predictable.
Is weighing flour better than using measuring cups?
Yes. A scale measures flour directly by weight and avoids the variation caused by scooping, packing or sifting. Cups remain useful when a recipe only provides volume measurements.
Conversion Methodology
This converter uses published ingredient weight references for the listed flour types. The default all-purpose flour standard is 1 US cup = 120 grams. Volume relationships use a practical culinary US cup of 240 mL, with 16 US tablespoons or 48 US teaspoons per cup. Metric and imperial cup results are calculated by scaling volume from the selected flour’s US-cup basis.
Accuracy note: Flour volume conversions are approximate because real flour weight varies with how the flour is stored, aerated, sifted and placed into the cup. When precision matters, use the gram measurement shown in the recipe.
Sources
- King Arthur Baking Company. Ingredient Weight Chart. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology. Metric Kitchen: Cooking Measurement Equivalencies. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Measurement Conversion Tables. Accessed May 29, 2026.