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 |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 4 |
| 1/4 cup | 7 |
| 1/3 cup | 9 |
| 1/2 cup | 14 |
| 2/3 cup | 19 |
| 3/4 cup | 21 |
| 1 cup | 28 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 43 |
| 2 cups | 57 |
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.