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Shop scales ↗Tapioca Flour
Flours & GrainsStarch extracted from cassava root. Also sold as tapioca starch — they're identical.
Properties
Density Index
0.51 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
120g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Cornstarch
Use 1:1 for thickening
Cornstarch gives a cloudier, less stretchy set. Avoid for boba-style chew.
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Conversion
Tapioca Flour cups to grams
1 cup = 120g
Conversion
Tapioca Flour grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Tapioca Flour tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Cornstarch
Use 1:1 for thickening for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 30.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 40.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 60.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 120 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 180 grams |
| 2 cups | 240 grams |
| 3 cups | 360 grams |
| 4 cups | 480 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.51 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Tapioca Flour equals 121 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Tapioca Flour
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Substitutions for Tapioca Flour
Cornstarch
good1:1 for thickening
Cornstarch gives a cloudier, less stretchy set. Avoid for boba-style chew.
Cornstarch gives a cloudier, less stretchy set. Avoid for boba-style chew.
Rice Flour
moderate1:1 in GF blends
Less stretch, more structure. Better for crumb than chew.
Less stretch, more structure. Better for crumb than chew.
Storage Tips
Airtight container indefinitely at room temperature.
Baking Science
Pure starch with high amylopectin. Thickens to a glossy, stretchy gel — gives chew to gluten-free breads and bubble tea. Tolerates freeze-thaw without weeping.
Recipe Context
For cakes: use weight to avoid dense crumb from over-measuring.
For bread: control hydration by weighing flour and liquids together.
For cookies: 10-20g extra flour can reduce spread noticeably.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Scooping directly from the bag compresses flour and can make bakes dry.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup tapioca flour = 120g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 106g-134g per cup (12% band).
Why this happens: flours and grains compact differently based on scoop method, humidity, and grind fineness.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of tapioca flour?
1 cup of tapioca flour weighs 120 grams.
What can I substitute for tapioca flour?
Cornstarch (1:1 for thickening), Rice Flour (1:1 in GF blends)