Formula.grams = cups × 236.59 (water basis).
Relationship.1 US cup of water = 236.588 g.
Worked example. 2 cups = 473.18 g.
Cups to Grams Converter.
1 US cup of water = 236.588 g, so 2 cups = 473.18 g. Type any value below to convert cups to grams instantly.
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| g | mL | cup | tbsp | tsp | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.473176473 | 0.473176473 | 0.002 | 0.032 | 0.096 | 0.016 |
| 4.731765 | 4.731765 | 0.02 | 0.32 | 0.96 | 0.16 |
| 47.317647 | 47.317647 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 | 1.6 |
| 473.176473 | 473.176473 | 2 | 32 | 96 | 16 |
| 4731.7647 | 4731.7647 | 20 | 320 | 960 | 160 |
| 47317.6473 | 47317.6473 | 200 | 3200 | 9600 | 1600 |
| 473176.473 | 473176.473 | 2000 | 32000 | 96000 | 16000 |
Conversions use a water basis: 1 millilitre of water weighs 1 gram. Dry ingredients such as flour or sugar weigh less per cup.
How to convert cups to grams
cups to grams conversion table
| cup | g |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 29.57353 |
| 0.25 | 59.147059 |
| 0.33 | 78.074118 |
| 0.5 | 118.294118 |
| 0.66 | 156.148236 |
| 0.75 | 177.441177 |
| 1 | 236.588236 |
| 1.25 | 295.735296 |
| 1.33 | 314.662355 |
| 1.5 | 354.882355 |
| 1.75 | 414.029414 |
| 2 | 473.176473 |
| 2.5 | 591.470591 |
| 3 | 709.764709 |
| 3.5 | 828.058828 |
| 4 | 946.352946 |
| 4.5 | 1064.6471 |
| 5 | 1182.9412 |
| 6 | 1419.5294 |
| 7 | 1656.1177 |
| 8 | 1892.7059 |
| 9 | 2129.2941 |
| 10 | 2365.8824 |
| 12 | 2839.0588 |
| 16 | 3785.4118 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cups to grams?
On a water basis, multiply cups by 236.59. For example, 2 cups of water = 473.18 g.
Does the gram weight of a cup change by ingredient?
Yes. A cup is a fixed volume (236.59 mL), but its weight in grams depends on density — water ≈ 237 g, flour ≈ 120 g, sugar ≈ 200 g per cup.
How many grams is half a cup of water?
Half a US cup of water is about 118.3 grams.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US cup is 236.59 mL, while a metric cup is 250 mL. This converter uses the US cup; adjust if your recipe uses metric cups.