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How Many Grams in a Cup of Flour?

The answer depends on the type of flour! All-purpose = 120g, bread flour = 127g, cake flour = 100g per cup.

120gall-purpose flour / cup
127gbread flour / cup
100gcake flour / cup
60gall-purpose in Β½ cup

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All-Purpose Flour β€” Cups to Grams

CupsGramsOuncesTablespoons
β…› cup15g0.53 oz2 tbsp
ΒΌ cup30g1.06 oz4 tbsp
β…“ cup40g1.41 oz5 tbsp
Β½ cup60g2.12 oz8 tbsp
β…” cup80g2.82 oz10 tbsp
ΒΎ cup90g3.17 oz12 tbsp
1 cup120g4.23 oz16 tbsp
2 cups240g8.47 oz32 tbsp
3 cups360g12.7 oz48 tbsp
Most important baking tip: Always spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off β€” never scoop directly from the bag! Scooping packs in up to 30% more flour and ruins your recipe.

All Flour Types β€” 1 Cup in Grams

Flour Type1 Cup (g)Β½ Cup (g)ΒΌ Cup (g)
All-purpose flour120g60g30g
Bread flour127g64g32g
Cake flour100g50g25g
Whole wheat flour110g55g28g
Self-rising flour120g60g30g
Almond flour90g45g23g
Rye flour140g70g35g
Oat flour160g80g40g
Buckwheat flour130g65g33g
Pro tip: For the most accurate results use a kitchen scale! Even small variations in flour measurement can significantly affect baking results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of flour?

One cup of all-purpose flour is approximately 120 grams. Bread flour is 127g and cake flour is 100g per cup.

How many grams in half a cup of flour?

Half a cup of all-purpose flour is approximately 60 grams.

How many grams in a cup of bread flour?

One cup of bread flour is approximately 127 grams.

How many grams in a cup of cake flour?

One cup of cake flour is approximately 100 grams β€” lighter than all-purpose flour.

Why does flour weight vary by cup?

Because flour can be scooped tightly or loosely. Spooning flour into the cup gives about 120g while scooping directly can pack in up to 150g or more!