Grams to cups

100 g flour ≈ ¾ cup, 100 g sugar = ½ cup, 100 g butter ≈ 7 tbsp. 250 g flour = 2 cups.

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Grams to cups

GramsAll-purpose flourGranulated sugarButter
25 g¼ cup (0.20)⅛ cup (0.13)⅛ cup (0.11)
50 g⅓ cup (0.40)¼ cup (0.25)¼ cup (0.22)
100 g¾ cup (0.80)½ cup (0.50)½ cup (0.44)
125 g1 cup (1.00)⅔ cup (0.63)½ cup (0.55)
150 g1 ¼ cups (1.20)¾ cup (0.75)⅔ cup (0.66)
200 g1 ⅔ cups (1.60)1 cup (1.00)1 cup (0.88)
250 g2 cups (2.00)1 ¼ cups (1.25)1 ⅛ cups (1.10)
300 g2 ⅓ cups (2.40)1 ½ cups (1.50)1 ⅓ cups (1.32)
500 g4 cups (4.00)2 ½ cups (2.50)2 ¼ cups (2.20)

Rounded to common measuring cup sizes; exact value in brackets.

Tip: a kitchen scale is worth it

Recipes written in grams are more precise than cups. A simple digital scale costs little and makes European and professional recipes much easier to follow.

And the temperature?

180 °C is 350 °F, 200 °C about 400 °F. See the full chart: Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups is 250 g of flour?

250 g of flour is 2 cups.

How many cups is 200 g of sugar?

200 g of sugar is 1 cup.

How many cups is 250 g of butter?

250 g of butter is a little more than 1 cup – 1 cup plus about 1½ tablespoons.

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