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Cups to Grams Calculator

Live answer240 g32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL
Live result240 g32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL
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.

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Cups to Grams Calculator: 240 g. 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 g32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

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Current inputs in the calculation

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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

32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

Answer
240 g
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32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

Assumptions used

What this answer assumes

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.

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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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240 g32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

Inputs

Volume
2 US cups
Ingredient density
120 g per US cup
Recipe scale factor
1 ×
Gram rounding increment
1 g
Optional servings
0 servings

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.

  1. 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.

Assumptions

  • 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.

Notes

Use this space on the printed report for client, supplier, classroom, job-location, measurement, quote or approval notes.

Source: https://www.calculationtime.com/calculators/cups-to-grams-calculator

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