All-Purpose Flour - Cups to Grams Conversion Calculator
Convert cups to grams for all-purpose flour with method-based precision.
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About All-Purpose Flour
All-purpose flour is the most widely used flour in baking, with a moderate protein content (10-12%) that works for everything from cookies to bread. It is a blend of hard and soft wheat, providing a balance of structure and tenderness.
For reverse conversion, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125g with Spoon & Level.
Density data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. US Cup = 236.588ml (NIST). Results are estimates.
Popular Conversions
| Volume (cups) | Grams (Spoon & Level) | Grams (Dip & Sweep) | Grams (Sifted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cups | 16g | 18g | 13g |
| 1/4 cups | 31g | 37g | 27g |
| 1/3 cups | 42g | 49g | 35g |
| 1/2 cups | 63g | 74g | 53g |
| 2/3 cups | 83g | 99g | 71g |
| 3/4 cups | 94g | 111g | 80g |
| 1 cup | 125g | 148g | 106g |
| 1 1/4 cups | 156g | 185g | 133g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 188g | 222g | 160g |
| 1 3/4 cups | 219g | 258g | 186g |
| 2 cups | 250g | 295g | 213g |
| 2 1/4 cups | 282g | 332g | 239g |
| 2 1/2 cups | 313g | 369g | 266g |
| 2 3/4 cups | 344g | 406g | 293g |
| 3 cups | 375g | 443g | 319g |
| 3 1/2 cups | 438g | 517g | 372g |
| 3 3/4 cups | 469g | 554g | 399g |
| 4 cups | 501g | 591g | 426g |
| 4 1/4 cups | 532g | 628g | 452g |
| 4 1/2 cups | 563g | 665g | 479g |
| 5 cups | 626g | 738g | 532g |
| 8 cups | 1001g | 1181g | 851g |
Expert Tips
All-purpose flour is the most versatile flour for everyday baking, with a protein content of 10-12%.
Always spoon flour into the measuring cup and level with a knife - never scoop directly from the bag.
For the most accurate results, weigh your flour. 1 cup of AP flour weighs approximately 125g when spooned and leveled.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of All-Purpose Flour
Values are approximate and based on USDA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About All-Purpose Flour Cups to Grams
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 31g using Spoon & Level, or 37g with Dip & Sweep.
1/3 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 42g using Spoon & Level, or 49g with Dip & Sweep.
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 63g using Spoon & Level, or 74g with Dip & Sweep.
2/3 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 83g using Spoon & Level, or 99g with Dip & Sweep.
3/4 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 94g using Spoon & Level, or 111g with Dip & Sweep.
1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125g using Spoon & Level, or 148g with Dip & Sweep.
1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 156g using Spoon & Level, or 185g with Dip & Sweep.
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 188g using Spoon & Level, or 222g with Dip & Sweep.
Using the Spoon & Level method, 125g of all-purpose flour equals exactly 1.00 cup. With Dip & Sweep it's about 0.85 cups, and sifted it's about 1.18 cups.
Yes. Sifted all-purpose flour is lighter and more aerated. 125g of sifted AP flour fills approximately 1.18 cups, compared to 1.00 cup when spooned and leveled - an 18% difference.
All-purpose flour has a density of 0.529 g/ml compared to bread flour's 0.550 g/ml. This means 125g of AP flour = 1.00 cups, while 125g of bread flour = 0.96 cups.