Cup to Grams Converter: Calculate Baking & Cooking Measurements

Converting Dairy: Yogurt, Butter, and Cheese

Because dairy products vary heavily in density, a standard liquid conversion won’t work. For example, if you are wondering how many grams of Greek yogurt are in a cup, the answer is roughly 285 grams. Standard plain yogurt is slightly lighter at 245 grams per cup, which means 150 grams of yogurt equals about 0.6 cups (or just over half a cup).

Baking often calls for butter by the stick or cup. If a recipe requires a precise weight, a 1/4 cup of butter is equal to 57 grams (or half a standard US stick). For savory dishes, a cup of cheese—specifically shredded cheddar—weighs roughly 113 grams, though packed or tightly grated cheese will increase that weight.

Converting Baking Staples: Cocoa & Chocolate

Volume measurements for dry baking ingredients depend entirely on how the ingredient is processed. If you need to know how many grams are in a cup of chocolate chips, expect about 170 grams for standard semi-sweet chips. Mini chips will weigh slightly more per cup because there is less empty space between them.

Cocoa powder is notoriously light and aerated. A cup of cocoa powder typically weighs just 100 grams. If you are scooping directly from the container rather than spooning and leveling, that weight can increase significantly, making a kitchen scale the safest bet for chocolate cakes and brownies.

Converting Pantry Grains: Rice and Pasta

For savory cooking, rice is one of the most frequently converted ingredients. A standard cup of rice (uncooked long-grain white) equals roughly 185 grams. Short-grain and sushi rice are denser, pushing closer to 200 grams per cup.

FAQs

How many cups is 450 grams?

450 grams is approximately 1.9 cups of water or liquid. For dry ingredients, 450 grams equals about 3.6 cups of all-purpose flour or 2.25 cups of granulated sugar.

How many grams in a yogurt cup?

A standard single-serve commercial yogurt cup in the US typically holds 150 to 170 grams of yogurt, which equates to roughly 2/3 of a standard measuring cup.

How many cups is 238 grams?

For liquids, 238 grams is exactly 1 cup. For dry goods like flour, 238 grams equals nearly 2 full measuring cups.