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Flours & GrainsFlour milled from the entire wheat kernel including bran, germ, and endosperm.
Properties
Density Index
0.51 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
120g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
All-Purpose Flour
Use 1:1 (lighter texture, less fibre)
Results will be lighter and less nutty. Reduce liquid by 1-2 tbsp per cup.
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Conversion
Whole Wheat Flour cups to grams
1 cup = 120g
Conversion
Whole Wheat Flour grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Whole Wheat Flour tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
All-Purpose Flour
Use 1:1 (lighter texture, less fibre) for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 30.2 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 39.8 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 60.3 grams |
| 1 cups | 121 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 181 grams |
| 2 cups | 241 grams |
| 3 cups | 362 grams |
| 4 cups | 483 grams |
Density: 0.51 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
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Density-specific references, not generic cup charts · NIST-DB-72
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Substitutions for Whole Wheat Flour
All-Purpose Flour
good1:1 (lighter texture, less fibre)
Results will be lighter and less nutty. Reduce liquid by 1-2 tbsp per cup.
Results will be lighter and less nutty. Reduce liquid by 1-2 tbsp per cup.
Spelt Flour
good1:1
Similar nutritional profile, milder flavour. Contains gluten but less elastic.
Similar nutritional profile, milder flavour. Contains gluten but less elastic.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate or freeze due to oils in the germ. Lasts 3 months at room temp, 6 months refrigerated.
Baking Science
13-14% protein but the bran cuts through gluten strands, resulting in denser bakes. More absorbent than AP flour due to bran fibre.
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 whole wheat 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.
Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of whole wheat flour?
1 cup of whole wheat flour weighs 120 grams.
What can I substitute for whole wheat flour?
All-Purpose Flour (1:1 (lighter texture, less fibre)), Spelt Flour (1:1)