Grams to Cups Converter - (g to c) - Inch Calculator (2024)

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1 g = 0.004226752838 c
1 g < 1/16 c

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Since grams are a unit of mass and cups are a unit of volume, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them.In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.

Therefore, to convert between grams and cups of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.

Grams to Cups Formula

To convert a measurement in grams to cups, divide the weight by the density of the ingredient or material.Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in grams per cup (g/c).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first multiply the density by 236.5882 to convert to g/c.

For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:

cups = grams / 236.5882 × density

Thus, the volume in cups is equal to the weight in grams divided by 236.5882 times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient, substance, or material.

For example, here's how to convert 500 grams to cups for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.

cups = 500 g / 236.5882 × 0.7 g/mL = 3.0191 c

When to Convert Grams to Cups

Grams and cups are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.

For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion.

For cooking and baking ingredients, you can get more specific results using our butter, flour, and sugar conversion calculators.

Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry.When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.

It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Gram?

A gram is a unit of mass equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram or 0.035274 ounces, and is equivalent to the mass of one cubic centimeter, or one milliliter, of water.

The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of mass in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.

A gram is frequently referred to as a unit of weight.While technically, a gram is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.

For example, an object with a mass of 1 gram weighs 1 gram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about grams.

What Is a Cup?

The cup is a unit of volume equal to 16 tablespoons or 8 fluid ounces.The cup should not be confused with the metric cup or the teacup, which are different units of volume.

One standard cup is equal to 236.588 milliliters, but for nutrition labeling, one cup is defined as 240 milliliters.[3] To further confuse things, a metric cup is equal to 250 mL, while in Japan, a cup is equivalent to only 200 mL.

The cup is a US customary unit of volume. Cups can be abbreviated as c, and are also sometimes abbreviated as C. For example, 1 cup can be written as 1 c or 1 C.

Learn more about cups.

Gram to Cup Conversion Table

Gram measurements converted to cups for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Grams:Volume in Cups of:
WaterMilkCooking OilAll Purpose FlourGranulated Sugar
50 g0.211338 c0.205182 c0.240156 c0.399504 c0.25 c
100 g0.422675 c0.410364 c0.480313 c0.799008 c0.5 c
150 g0.634013 c0.615547 c0.720469 c1.1985 c0.75 c
200 g0.845351 c0.820729 c0.960626 c1.598 c1 c
250 g1.0567 c1.0259 c1.2008 c1.9975 c1.25 c
300 g1.268 c1.2311 c1.4409 c2.397 c1.5 c
350 g1.4794 c1.4363 c1.6811 c2.7965 c1.75 c
400 g1.6907 c1.6415 c1.9213 c3.196 c2 c
450 g1.902 c1.8466 c2.1614 c3.5955 c2.25 c
500 g2.1134 c2.0518 c2.4016 c3.995 c2.5 c
550 g2.3247 c2.257 c2.6417 c4.3945 c2.75 c
600 g2.5361 c2.4622 c2.8819 c4.794 c3 c
650 g2.7474 c2.6674 c3.122 c5.1936 c3.25 c
700 g2.9587 c2.8726 c3.3622 c5.5931 c3.5 c
750 g3.1701 c3.0777 c3.6023 c5.9926 c3.75 c
800 g3.3814 c3.2829 c3.8425 c6.3921 c4 c
850 g3.5927 c3.4881 c4.0827 c6.7916 c4.25 c
900 g3.8041 c3.6933 c4.3228 c7.1911 c4.5 c
950 g4.0154 c3.8985 c4.563 c7.5906 c4.75 c
1,000 g4.2268 c4.1036 c4.8031 c7.9901 c5 c

References

  1. National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
  2. CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
  3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures

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