Baking Conversion Chart
Baking is chemistry — and volume measurements can betray you. A lightly spooned cup of all-purpose flour weighs 120g while a scooped, packed cup can hit 160g. This chart gives you density-based gram weights for every common baking ingredient so your results are consistent every time.
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| Ingredient | Per cup | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (spooned) | 120 g | 7.5 g |
| All-purpose flour (packed) | 150 g | 9.4 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 12.5 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g | 13.8 g |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 5.3 g |
| Butter (solid) | 227 g | 14.2 g |
| Oats (rolled) | 90 g | 5.6 g |
What's included
- All-purpose, bread, cake, whole-wheat and rye flour
- Granulated sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder (Dutch and natural)
- Butter, shortening and lard
- Baking soda, baking powder, salt
- Oats, cornstarch, almond flour
- Honey, maple syrup, molasses
Frequently asked questions
Why do grams matter in baking?
Volume measurements (cups, tablespoons) are inconsistent for dry ingredients because how tightly you pack them changes the weight. A cup of flour can range from 120g to 165g depending on technique. Grams eliminate this variability, which is why professional bakers and cookbook authors weigh their ingredients.
Does the chart cover both scooped and spooned flour?
Yes. The chart includes both loose (spoon-and-level) and packed weights for ingredients like flour and brown sugar, reflecting real-world measurement habits.
Is this suitable for gluten-free baking?
Yes. The chart includes almond flour, rice flour, oat flour and other common gluten-free alternatives with their specific gram weights per cup.
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