6 cups in ml, grams and tablespoons

25 ingredients, 6 unit types, one conversion table

Two modes in a single tool. Volume mode converts between teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, deciliters, liters and milliliters - pure unit math, no ingredient needed. Weight mode is where density matters: a cup of flour weighs 130 g, a cup of honey weighs 350 g. Pick the ingredient, enter any quantity in grams or a volume measure, and the converter returns every kitchen unit at once.

How to use the converter - step by step

Conversion type - choose Volume (cups/spoons/ml between each other) or Weight (grams to cups/spoons for a specific ingredient).
Amount - enter the number of units you have (e.g. 2 cups, 150 grams, 3 tablespoons).
Unit - select what you are converting from: teaspoon (5 ml), tablespoon (15 ml), cup (250 ml), dl, liter, ml, or grams.
Ingredient (weight mode only) - select from 25 common cooking ingredients. Each has a different density that affects the gram-to-volume ratio.
Read the results - a full conversion table shows your quantity in every available unit, with the source unit highlighted in green.

How much does 1 cup weigh? Density reference table

The same cup holds very different weights depending on the ingredient. This table shows grams per cup (250 ml), per tablespoon (15 ml) and per teaspoon (5 ml) for common baking and cooking ingredients.

Ingredient	1 cup (g)	1 tbsp (g)	1 tsp (g)
All-purpose flour	130	7.8	2.6
White sugar	200	12	4
Butter (melted)	225	13.5	4.5
Honey	350	21	7
Rolled oats	90	5.4	1.8
Cocoa powder	120	7.2	2.4
White rice	200	12	4
Table salt	250	15	5
Vegetable oil	210	12.6	4.2

Practical conversion examples

Example 1: A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour. How many grams?
Result: 260 g (2 x 130 g per cup)

Example 2: You have 100 g of cocoa powder. How many tablespoons?
Result: 13.9 tablespoons (100 / 7.2 g per tbsp)

Example 3: 3 tablespoons of honey - how many grams?
Result: 63 g (3 x 21 g per tbsp)

Example 4: Convert 500 ml to cups.
Result: 2 cups (500 / 250 ml per cup)

Example 5: 1 cup of rolled oats vs 1 cup of sugar - weight difference?
Result: oats = 90 g, sugar = 200 g - more than double

Metric vs US customary cups

This converter uses the metric cup (250 ml), which is standard in most countries and in international recipes. The US customary cup equals 236.6 ml - about 5% less. For most home cooking the difference is negligible, but for precise baking (especially pastry) it can matter. If your recipe uses US cups, reduce the result by about 5% or use 237 ml as your cup reference.

Cup standard	Volume (ml)	Where used
Metric cup	250	Australia, New Zealand, most international recipes
US customary cup	236.6	United States
Imperial cup	284	UK (older recipes), Canada (older recipes)
Japanese cup	200	Japan

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of flour?

One metric cup (250 ml) of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 130 g. Cake flour is slightly lighter at 125 g per cup, while whole wheat flour is heavier at roughly 140 g. The exact weight depends on how densely you pack the flour - sifted flour weighs less than scooped.

Why does the same cup hold different weights of different ingredients?

Because ingredients have different densities (mass per unit volume). Honey is denser than water (1.4 g/ml vs 1.0 g/ml), so a cup of honey weighs 350 g while a cup of water weighs 250 g. Flour has air pockets and weighs only 0.52 g/ml, so a full cup comes out to just 130 g.

How many tablespoons in a cup?

A metric cup (250 ml) contains approximately 16.7 tablespoons (250 / 15). A US cup (237 ml) holds about 16 tablespoons exactly. In volume mode, the converter shows this instantly.

Can I use this for liquids like milk or oil?

Yes. In weight mode, select the liquid (milk, oil, cream, water, honey) and the converter accounts for its density. Milk is close to water (1.03 g/ml), while vegetable oil is lighter (0.84 g/ml) and honey is much heavier (1.4 g/ml). For pure volume conversions (ml to cups), use volume mode - density does not matter.

How accurate are these conversions?

The density values are averages from food science literature. Real-world accuracy depends on how you measure: a loosely scooped cup of flour can weigh 120-140 g depending on sifting and packing. For precise baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements. This converter gives you a solid reference point - typically within 5-10% of the actual weight.

What is the difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon?

A standard teaspoon holds 5 ml and a tablespoon holds 15 ml - exactly 3 teaspoons per tablespoon. These are standardized metric measurements. US and metric tablespoons are effectively the same size (14.79 ml vs 15 ml - the difference is negligible).

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