Choose the ingredient, the quantity and the measure.
Formula
Grams = number of cups × grams per cup for that ingredient
Worked example
1 cup of flour weighs about 125 g; 1 cup of sugar about 200 g.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a cup of flour weigh less than a cup of sugar?
Each ingredient has a different density.
How was the flour measured?
Spooned and levelled; scooping packs more flour into the cup.
Is a UK cup the same?
Close: a metric cup is 250 ml, a US cup 236.6 ml.
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