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Cups to Grams Calculator: 240 g. 2 cups × 1 scale × 120 g/cup = 240 g. Cross-checks: 32 tbsp, 96 tsp, 473.18 mL.

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Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.
  1. Apply the formulaScaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.240 g2 cups × 1 scale × 120 g/cup = 240 g. Cross-checks: 32 tbsp, 96 tsp, 473.18 mL.

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Volume
2 US cups
Enter the recipe volume in US cups.
Ingredient density
120 g per US cup
Use the ingredient’s grams-per-cup value. 120 g/cup is a common all-purpose flour reference, but ingredients vary.
Recipe scale factor
1 ×
Use 0.5 for half batch, 2 for double batch, or 1 for no scaling.
Gram rounding increment
1 g
Use 1 g for kitchen notes or 0.1 g for worksheet accuracy.
Optional servings
0 servings
Optional serving count for a per-serving gram and cup note.

Resulting answer

240 g

2 cups × 1 scale × 120 g/cup = 240 g. Cross-checks: 32 tbsp, 96 tsp, 473.18 mL.

Answer
240 g
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2 cups × 1 scale × 120 g/cup = 240 g. Cross-checks: 32 tbsp, 96 tsp, 473.18 mL.

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Best for recipe scaling, baking prep, nutrition label checks, shared recipe cards and classroom density worksheets where the cup amount and gram assumption need to stay together.

  • The calculator converts volume to weight using the grams-per-cup density entered by the user; it does not infer the ingredient automatically.
  • The default 120 g per US cup is a common all-purpose flour reference, not a universal rule for sugar, butter, oats, liquids, packed ingredients or sifted ingredients.
  • The volume basis is the US customary cup of approximately 236.5882365 millilitres; metric cups, Australian cups and kitchen spoon sizes can differ.
  • Recipe scale is applied to the cup volume before converting to grams so the printed record can show the adjusted batch amount.
  • For baking, nutrition labels, commercial production, allergens or regulated recipes, weigh ingredients directly and follow the recipe or supplier specification.

Master’s Tip

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Master’s Tip: write the ingredient and grams-per-cup source on the printout. “2 cups to grams” is not complete by itself because the gram answer changes when the ingredient, packing method or cup standard changes.

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Volume
2 US cups
Enter the recipe volume in US cups.
Ingredient density
120 g per US cup
Use the ingredient’s grams-per-cup value. 120 g/cup is a common all-purpose flour reference, but ingredients vary.
Recipe scale factor
1 ×
Use 0.5 for half batch, 2 for double batch, or 1 for no scaling.
Gram rounding increment
1 g
Use 1 g for kitchen notes or 0.1 g for worksheet accuracy.

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Cups to Grams Calculator in one sentence

A cups-to-grams calculator multiplies cup volume by the ingredient’s grams-per-cup density. This page keeps the density assumption visible, then shows grams, tablespoons, teaspoons, millilitres, scaled batch amounts and a printable recipe or classroom conversion record.

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  1. Enter volume, ingredient density, recipe scale factor, gram rounding increment and the remaining visible inputs.
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  3. Use the result, related calculators and printable record as the next practical step.

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Weight: 240 g

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Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.

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Use this CalculationTime result as the source: Cups to Grams Calculator. Default output: Weight = 240 g. Formula/method: Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.. Explain the result, state the assumptions, and suggest the next calculation to check.
Formula

Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.

Worked example

For 2 US cups of an ingredient at 120 g per cup, grams = 2 × 120 = 240 g. The same 2 cups equal 32 US tablespoons, 96 US teaspoons and about 473.18 ml before any recipe scaling.

Professional note

Master’s Tip: write the ingredient and grams-per-cup source on the printout. “2 cups to grams” is not complete by itself because the gram answer changes when the ingredient, packing method or cup standard changes.

Regional and unit assumptions

Standard or basis: volume-to-weight conversion using an entered ingredient density and the US customary cup approximation of 236.5882365 ml. Density varies by ingredient, brand, packing, humidity and measuring method.

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Formula used

Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.

Standard or basis

Standard or basis: volume-to-weight conversion using an entered ingredient density and the US customary cup approximation of 236.5882365 ml. Density varies by ingredient, brand, packing, humidity and measuring method.

Where a calculator follows a named legal, trade or industry standard, that standard is cited visibly. Otherwise the page uses transparent general arithmetic and states its limits.

Master's Tip

Master’s Tip: write the ingredient and grams-per-cup source on the printout. “2 cups to grams” is not complete by itself because the gram answer changes when the ingredient, packing method or cup standard changes.

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Page structure checked: 2026-09-26. Calculator-specific statutory or source-table dates appear in the revision log when the tool depends on time-sensitive rules.

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Scaled cups = cups × recipe scale factor. Grams = scaled cups × grams per cup. Tablespoons = scaled cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = scaled cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.Formula text is also exposed in the page schema and visible methodology block.

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The default result starts with Volume, Ingredient density, Recipe scale factor. The current pre-solved output is weight = 240 g.

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Questions

How do I convert cups to grams?

Multiply cups by the ingredient’s grams-per-cup value. For example, 2 cups × 120 g per cup = 240 g.

Why does cups to grams depend on the ingredient?

Cups measure volume and grams measure weight. Dense ingredients put more grams in the same cup volume than light or fluffy ingredients, so the density assumption must be visible.

How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?

A common all-purpose flour reference is about 120 g per US cup, but flour brand, scooping, sifting, humidity and packing can change the result.

Does this use US cups or metric cups?

The calculator uses a US customary cup of about 236.588 ml for spoon and millilitre cross-checks. If your recipe uses a 250 ml metric cup, enter the grams-per-cup density for that cup size.

What should I print for a cups-to-grams recipe record?

Print cups, ingredient or density source, grams per cup, scale factor, grams, tablespoons, teaspoons, formula, assumptions, page URL, date and recipe notes.

Calculation note

Cups-to-grams conversion is useful because home recipes often use cups while scales, labels and many professional recipes use grams. The conversion is only trustworthy when the ingredient density and cup basis are kept with the answer.

Cups are volume; grams are mass

A cup of water, flour and brown sugar can occupy the same volume but weigh different amounts. The calculator therefore asks for grams per cup instead of pretending every ingredient has one fixed conversion.

Recipe scaling needs the basis in view

When a batch is doubled or halved, the cup amount and density should stay visible beside the gram result. That makes repeat batches easier to check and prevents silent substitutions.

Printable kitchen records make conversions auditable

A useful printout keeps the ingredient, density source, formula, date and notes area with the result. That helps shared kitchens, classrooms, recipe cards and production prep reproduce the same conversion later.

Sources and further readingNIST Handbook 44 Appendix C — General Tables of Units of MeasurementUSDA FoodData CentralKing Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart