Breakfast cereal, type rice krispies: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Puffed rice cereals are extremely light (~0.12 g/mL). Scoops are unreliable; weighing keeps milk-to-cereal ratios and treat bar recipes consistent.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 7 |
| 0.5 | 14 |
| 0.8 | 21 |
| 1.0 | 28 |
| 1.5 | 43 |
| 2.0 | 57 |
| 2.5 | 71 |
| 3.0 | 85 |
| 3.5 | 99 |
| 4.0 | 114 |
| 4.5 | 128 |
FAQ
- Can I shake or tap the cup to settle Breakfast cereal, type rice krispies?
- No — tapping compacts the grain and adds weight. Fill gently and level without shaking for accurate readings.
- Does Breakfast cereal, type rice krispies from a bulk bin weigh the same as pre-packaged?
- The ingredient itself yes, but bulk bins may have more humidity and settling. For precise baking, weigh; for cooking, the difference is minor.