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Why Generic Converters Get It Wrong

Most online converters assume every ingredient weighs the same as water — 240 grams per cup. This is the single biggest cause of baking failures. The reality is very different:

125g/cup

All-Purpose Flour

not 240g — half the expected weight

340g/cup

Honey

much denser than water, not 240g

85g/cup

Cocoa Powder

light and fluffy, only 35% of 240g

220g/cup

Brown Sugar

packed measurement changes everything

Our Data Sources

🏛️  USDA FoodData Central

Official US government database with laboratory-measured ingredient densities used by food scientists worldwide.

👨‍🍳  King Arthur Baking

America's oldest flour company publishes precise baking weight charts tested in their professional test kitchen.

🔬  Ingredient-Specific Testing

Each measurement accounts for how ingredients are packed, sifted, or settled — because technique affects weight.

Popular Ingredient Conversions

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All-Purpose Flour

1 cup = 125 g

Bread Flour

1 cup = 127 g

Cake Flour

1 cup = 114 g

Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup = 130 g

Almond Flour

1 cup = 96 g

Coconut Flour

1 cup = 112 g

Oat Flour

1 cup = 104 g

Self-Rising Flour

1 cup = 125 g

Granulated Sugar

1 cup = 200 g

Brown Sugar

1 cup = 220 g

Powdered Sugar

1 cup = 120 g

Caster Sugar

1 cup = 200 g

Butter

1 cup = 227 g

Coconut Oil

1 cup = 218 g

Olive Oil

1 cup = 216 g

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Type your amount — whether it's 2¼ cups of flour or 350°F oven temperature. Use the quick-select buttons for common amounts like ½ cup or ¾ cup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't 1 cup always equal 240 grams?
240 grams is the weight of 1 cup of water. Every other ingredient has a different density. All-purpose flour weighs 125g per cup because it's light and airy. Honey weighs 340g because it's denser than water. Our converter uses the actual measured weight of each ingredient.
How accurate are these cooking conversions?
Very accurate. We source ingredient weights from USDA FoodData Central and King Arthur Baking's professional test kitchen charts. We account for standard measuring technique — flour spooned and leveled, brown sugar packed, etc.
Can I use this converter for baking recipes from the UK or Australia?
Yes. Our tools handle both metric (grams, ml) and imperial (cups, tablespoons, ounces) measurements. UK and Australian recipes typically use grams — our grams to cups converter handles this direction perfectly.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
Never. All tools on CookingConvert are 100% free and require no registration, no email address, and no personal information of any kind. Just open the tool and start converting.
Which is more accurate — measuring by weight or by volume?
Weight (grams) is always more accurate for baking. Volume measurements like cups can vary by 20–30% depending on how you pack the ingredient. Professional bakers and pastry chefs use weight. Our tools help you convert either way.