Active Dry Yeast – cups to grams

Yeast is a living organism. While standard packets (7g) are convenient, many artisanal bread recipes call for tiny amounts (1-2g) for long fermentation. Teaspoons are inaccurate for these micro-doses. Weighing yeast gives you total control over your bread's fermentation schedule.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

Cups g
31
63
94
125
188
251

Bloom in warm water (about 38–43°C / 100–110°F) before mixing into dough.

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FAQ

Active Dry vs. Instant Yeast?
Active Dry granules are larger (lighter by volume) and need water activation. Instant is finer (denser) and goes straight into flour. By weight (grams), you can swap them 1:1, but Active Dry will take a bit longer to rise.

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