How many grams is a cup of whole milk?

At 1.031 g/ml, one cup (236.6 ml) of whole milk weighs approximately 244 g. This is the standard reference weight for 'a cup of milk' in most baking formulas. If a recipe specifies '244 g milk', it is calibrated to whole milk.

Does whole milk or skim milk weigh more per cup?

Skim milk (1.036 g/ml, ~245 g/cup) weighs fractionally more than whole milk (1.031 g/ml, ~244 g/cup) — about 1 g difference per cup. Counterintuitively, removing fat (which is less dense than water) makes the product very slightly denser. The difference is negligible for any cooking or baking purpose.

Is the gram weight of whole milk different between brands or organic vs. conventional?

No. The fat content (3.25% by USDA standard) determines density, and all whole milk sold as such in the US must meet that standard. Organic, non-organic, grass-fed, and A2 whole milks all measure at approximately 1.030–1.032 g/ml — effectively the same 244 g/cup.

Lait entier, 3,25 % de matières grasses, enrichi en vitamine D : conversion mL vers grammes

Par Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Révisé par Chefsolver Staff

Whole milk at 3.25% milkfat is the standard full-fat fluid milk widely sold in cartons and jugs. Its density of 1.031 g/ml reflects the combined weight of water, dissolved lactose, proteins, minerals, and emulsified fat — 3.25% fat slightly reduces density below what pure skim milk provides, but the effect is small. A cup weighs approximately 244 g; a tablespoon weighs about 15.2 g. Used in baking, cooking, beverages, and as the baseline dairy reference when a recipe calls simply for 'milk'. As a pourable liquid, it measures consistently by volume; the 244 g/cup figure applies regardless of brand or storage temperature.

Quick convert

Ingrédient

Tasse US = 236,588 mL
1 c. à soupe = 14,787 mL
1 c. à café = 4,929 mL

Table de référence

Lait entier, 3,25 % de matières grasses, enrichi en vitamine D — de millilitres en grammes
mL	g
10	10
25	26
50	52
75	77
100	103

Comment fonctionne cette conversion

Les millilitres mesurent le volume et les grammes le poids. La densité de Lait entier, 3,25 % de matières grasses, enrichi en vitamine D étant de 1.031 g/mL, 10 mL pèsent 10 g — et non 10 g comme ce serait le cas pour l'eau. Ce convertisseur utilise la densité réelle de Lait entier, 3,25 % de matières grasses, enrichi en vitamine D pour un résultat précis.

Notes de mesure

Les valeurs sont arrondies au gramme le plus proche. Le poids réel peut varier légèrement selon le tassement, la température et la marque. Pour la pâtisserie de précision, une balance de cuisine est toujours plus fiable que les mesures volumétriques.

Questions fréquentes

How many grams is a cup of whole milk?: At 1.031 g/ml, one cup (236.6 ml) of whole milk weighs approximately 244 g. This is the standard reference weight for 'a cup of milk' in most baking formulas. If a recipe specifies '244 g milk', it is calibrated to whole milk.
Does whole milk or skim milk weigh more per cup?: Skim milk (1.036 g/ml, ~245 g/cup) weighs fractionally more than whole milk (1.031 g/ml, ~244 g/cup) — about 1 g difference per cup. Counterintuitively, removing fat (which is less dense than water) makes the product very slightly denser. The difference is negligible for any cooking or baking purpose.
Is the gram weight of whole milk different between brands or organic vs. conventional?: No. The fat content (3.25% by USDA standard) determines density, and all whole milk sold as such in the US must meet that standard. Organic, non-organic, grass-fed, and A2 whole milks all measure at approximately 1.030–1.032 g/ml — effectively the same 244 g/cup.