Reference

Baking Measurement Reference

Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for 118 baking ingredients — sourced, tested, and ready to cite. The single page to bookmark when a recipe says 1 cup and you want grams.

Sources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData Central, and our own bench measurements. Default cup is the US 236.6 ml — see the cup-size note for Metric/Imperial.

Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).

Spoon and level

All cup weights assume the lighter spoon-and-level technique. Scooping directly packs flour or sugar 25-30% denser.

US cup baseline

Figures use 236.6 ml. Metric cup users add ~6%; Imperial cup users add ~20%. Toggle on any conversion page.

Real-world tolerance

Expect 5-15% variance from brand, humidity, and grind size. We flag the wider ones on each ingredient's page.

Baking Basics

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Active Dry Yeast	148g	9g	3g	0.62 g/ml	Convert
Agar (powder)	120g	8g	3g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Baking Powder	184g	12g	4g	0.77 g/ml	Convert
Baking Soda	216g	14g	5g	0.90 g/ml	Convert
Cacao Nibs	132g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Chocolate Chips	170g	11g	4g	0.72 g/ml	Convert
Cocoa Powder	82g	5g	2g	0.35 g/ml	Convert
Cornstarch	128g	8g	3g	0.54 g/ml	Convert
Cream of Tartar	162g	10g	3g	0.69 g/ml	Convert
Dark Chocolate (chopped)	168g	11g	4g	0.70 g/ml	Convert
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder	118g	7g	2g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Eggs	243g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert
Gelatin (powdered, unflavoured)	160g	10g	3g	0.68 g/ml	Convert
Instant Yeast	154g	10g	3g	0.65 g/ml	Convert
Table Salt	292g	18g	6g	1.22 g/ml	Convert
Vanilla Extract	208g	13g	4g	0.88 g/ml	Convert
White Chocolate (chopped)	168g	11g	4g	0.70 g/ml	Convert

Flours & Grains

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
All-Purpose Flour	125g	8g	3g	0.53 g/ml	Convert
Almond Flour	96g	6g	2g	0.40 g/ml	Convert
Barley Flour	110g	7g	2g	0.47 g/ml	Convert
Bread Flour	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Brown Rice Flour	152g	10g	3g	0.64 g/ml	Convert
Buckwheat Flour	120g	8g	3g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Bulgur	140g	9g	3g	0.59 g/ml	Convert
Cake Flour	114g	7g	2g	0.48 g/ml	Convert
Coconut Flour	120g	7g	2g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Cornmeal	138g	9g	3g	0.58 g/ml	Convert
Couscous	157g	10g	3g	0.66 g/ml	Convert
Farro	192g	12g	4g	0.80 g/ml	Convert
Gluten-Free Flour Blend (1:1)	156g	10g	3g	0.64 g/ml	Convert
Masa Harina	120g	8g	3g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Oat Flour	95g	6g	2g	0.40 g/ml	Convert
Pearled Barley	185g	12g	4g	0.78 g/ml	Convert
Polenta	170g	11g	4g	0.71 g/ml	Convert
Quinoa	170g	11g	4g	0.72 g/ml	Convert
Rice Flour (white)	158g	10g	3g	0.65 g/ml	Convert
Rolled Oats	80g	5g	2g	0.34 g/ml	Convert
Rye Flour	102g	6g	2g	0.43 g/ml	Convert
Self-Rising Flour	113g	7g	2g	0.48 g/ml	Convert
Semolina	167g	10g	3g	0.69 g/ml	Convert
Spelt Flour	120g	8g	3g	0.51 g/ml	Convert
Tapioca Flour	120g	8g	3g	0.51 g/ml	Convert
White Rice (uncooked)	195g	12g	4g	0.82 g/ml	Convert
Whole Wheat Flour	120g	8g	3g	0.51 g/ml	Convert

Sugars & Sweeteners

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Brown Sugar (packed)	200g	12g	4g	0.83 g/ml	Convert
Coconut Sugar	180g	11g	4g	0.76 g/ml	Convert
Corn Syrup	312g	20g	7g	1.32 g/ml	Convert
Granulated Sugar	200g	12g	4g	0.84 g/ml	Convert
Molasses	340g	21g	7g	1.44 g/ml	Convert
Muscovado Sugar	200g	12g	4g	0.85 g/ml	Convert
Powdered Sugar	120g	8g	3g	0.56 g/ml	Convert

Dairy & Fats

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Almond Milk (unsweetened)	245g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert
Butter	227g	14g	5g	0.91 g/ml	Convert
Buttermilk	245g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert
Coconut Milk (canned, full fat)	226g	14g	5g	0.96 g/ml	Convert
Cream Cheese	230g	14g	5g	0.97 g/ml	Convert
Evaporated Milk	252g	16g	5g	1.07 g/ml	Convert
Ghee	218g	14g	5g	0.91 g/ml	Convert
Greek Yogurt	250g	16g	5g	1.05 g/ml	Convert
Half-and-Half	242g	15g	5g	1.01 g/ml	Convert
Heavy Cream	238g	15g	5g	1.01 g/ml	Convert
Mascarpone	227g	14g	5g	0.96 g/ml	Convert
Oat Milk	245g	15g	5g	1.04 g/ml	Convert
Ricotta Cheese	227g	14g	5g	0.96 g/ml	Convert
Sour Cream	230g	14g	5g	0.96 g/ml	Convert
Soy Milk	245g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert
Sweetened Condensed Milk	306g	19g	6g	1.31 g/ml	Convert
Vegetable Shortening	205g	13g	4g	0.86 g/ml	Convert
Whole Milk	244g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert

Liquids

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Avocado Oil	215g	14g	5g	0.91 g/ml	Convert
Coconut Oil	218g	14g	5g	0.92 g/ml	Convert
Honey	340g	21g	7g	1.42 g/ml	Convert
Lemon Juice	244g	15g	5g	1.03 g/ml	Convert
Maple Syrup	315g	20g	7g	1.33 g/ml	Convert
Olive Oil	216g	14g	5g	0.92 g/ml	Convert
Vegetable Oil	218g	14g	5g	0.92 g/ml	Convert

Spices

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Allspice (ground)	110g	7g	2g	0.46 g/ml	Convert
Black Pepper (ground)	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Cardamom (ground)	108g	7g	2g	0.45 g/ml	Convert
Cinnamon (ground)	125g	8g	3g	0.53 g/ml	Convert
Cloves (ground)	110g	7g	2g	0.46 g/ml	Convert
Cumin (ground)	120g	8g	3g	0.50 g/ml	Convert
Dried Basil	60g	4g	1g	0.25 g/ml	Convert
Dried Oregano	72g	5g	2g	0.30 g/ml	Convert
Dried Thyme	72g	5g	2g	0.30 g/ml	Convert
Espresso Powder	112g	7g	2g	0.47 g/ml	Convert
Garlic Powder	155g	10g	3g	0.65 g/ml	Convert
Ginger (ground)	104g	6g	2g	0.44 g/ml	Convert
Nutmeg (ground)	107g	7g	2g	0.45 g/ml	Convert
Onion Powder	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Paprika (sweet)	110g	7g	2g	0.46 g/ml	Convert
Turmeric (ground)	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert

Nuts & Seeds

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Almond Butter	252g	16g	5g	1.05 g/ml	Convert
Almonds (whole)	148g	9g	3g	0.62 g/ml	Convert
Cashews	132g	8g	3g	0.56 g/ml	Convert
Chia Seeds	170g	11g	4g	0.72 g/ml	Convert
Flax Seeds (ground)	126g	8g	3g	0.53 g/ml	Convert
Hazelnuts	115g	7g	2g	0.48 g/ml	Convert
Peanut Butter	258g	16g	5g	1.08 g/ml	Convert
Pecans (halves)	98g	6g	2g	0.41 g/ml	Convert
Pine Nuts	140g	9g	3g	0.62 g/ml	Convert
Pistachios (shelled)	123g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Poppy Seeds	145g	9g	3g	0.61 g/ml	Convert
Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas)	129g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Sesame Seeds	144g	9g	3g	0.60 g/ml	Convert
Shredded Coconut	85g	5g	2g	0.36 g/ml	Convert
Sunflower Seeds (hulled)	144g	9g	3g	0.62 g/ml	Convert
Tahini	252g	16g	5g	1.08 g/ml	Convert
Walnuts (halves)	100g	6g	2g	0.42 g/ml	Convert

Fruits

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Ingredient	1 cup	1 tbsp	1 tsp	Density	Convert
Applesauce (unsweetened)	255g	16g	5g	1.08 g/ml	Convert
Dates (pitted, chopped)	150g	9g	3g	0.65 g/ml	Convert
Dried Apricots (chopped)	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Dried Blueberries	150g	9g	3g	0.61 g/ml	Convert
Dried Cranberries	130g	8g	3g	0.55 g/ml	Convert
Mashed Banana	227g	14g	5g	0.96 g/ml	Convert
Prunes (pitted)	165g	10g	3g	0.69 g/ml	Convert
Pumpkin Puree	245g	15g	5g	1.04 g/ml	Convert
Raisins	160g	10g	3g	0.67 g/ml	Convert

How to read these numbers

Treat the cup weight as a centre, not a ceiling.A cup of all-purpose flour reads 125g here. In a real kitchen, a careless scoop pushes that toward 160g — enough to dry out a cake. If precision matters, weigh.

Tablespoons aren't 1/16 of a cup by weight.Compaction and surface tension change with smaller measures. We measure tablespoons and teaspoons independently rather than dividing the cup figure.

Density is the ingredient signature.The g/ml column is the physical constant. Multiply by your cup's ml capacity (236.6 / 250 / 284) and you have the gram weight for any cup standard.

Heads-up for brown sugar, cocoa, and salt.Brown sugar is measured packed (235g/cup) by convention. Cocoa varies by brand. Kosher salt weighs roughly half what table salt weighs by cup. Always check the type.

Common Questions

Why do different ingredients weigh different amounts per cup?

Density. A cup is a volume, but ingredients pack into that volume differently. Flour is light and airy (around 125g per cup); honey is dense and viscous (around 340g per cup). Volume measures how much space something occupies, not how much it weighs.

How accurate are these weights?

Within typical baking tolerances. Our baseline values come from King Arthur Baking and USDA FoodData Central, cross-checked against our own scale measurements. Real-world weights vary 5-15% depending on scoop technique, brand, humidity, and packing — we note the variance per ingredient where it matters.

What is the difference between a scooped cup and a spooned cup?

Scooping flour or sugar with the measuring cup compresses it — you can pack 25-30% more weight into the same cup than if you spoon the ingredient in lightly and level the top. Most published gram weights (including ours) assume the lighter spoon-and-level method.

Are these weights for US, Metric, or Imperial cups?

Default is the US cup (236.6 ml). Metric (250 ml) and Imperial (284 ml) cups give larger weights — toggle the cup-size selector on any conversion page to switch.

Can I cite this page?

Yes. The data is gathered from published sources and our own measurements, and the page is updated as we re-test ingredients. Link to cuporgram.com/baking-measurements.

Sources & methodology

Every gram weight on this page sits on at least one of three legs:

King Arthur Baking — the industry-standard cup-to-gram baseline for wheat flours, sugars, and most common pantry items. We use their published weights as the anchor for dry baking staples.
USDA FoodData Central — density data for fresh produce, dairy, nuts, seeds, and unprocessed grains. Used where a standardised baking source isn't available.
In-house bench measurements — for ingredients with no clean published value (or where the published value looks off), we tare a digital scale, scoop using the spoon-and-level method, and weigh three times. Outliers are re-tested.

See the full methodology page for how we handle disagreement between sources.

Need a one-off conversion?

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