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Grams to Cups Calculator

Live answer2 cups32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL
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Scaled grams = grams × recipe scale factor. Cups = scaled grams ÷ grams per cup. Tablespoons = cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.

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Grams to Cups Calculator: 2 cups. 32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

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Scaled grams = grams × recipe scale factor. Cups = scaled grams ÷ grams per cup. Tablespoons = cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.
  1. Apply the formulaScaled grams = grams × recipe scale factor. Cups = scaled grams ÷ grams per cup. Tablespoons = cups × 16. Teaspoons = tablespoons × 3. Approximate millilitres = cups × 236.5882365 for a US customary cup.2 cups32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

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Weight
240 g
Enter the ingredient weight in grams.
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.
Cup rounding increment
0.01 cups
Use 0.25 for quarter-cup kitchen notes or 0.01 for worksheet accuracy.
Optional servings
0 servings
Optional serving count for a per-serving weight and cup note.

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2 cups

32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

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2 cups
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32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

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Best for recipe scaling, kitchen substitutions, baking prep, meal planning, classroom density examples and handwritten recipe cards where the weight-to-volume assumption must stay visible.

  • The calculator converts weight to volume using the grams-per-cup density entered by the user; it does not know 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 gram weight before converting to cups so the printed record can show the adjusted batch amount.
  • For baking, allergies, nutrition labels, commercial production or regulated recipes, weigh ingredients directly and follow the recipe or supplier specification.

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Master’s Tip: print the grams-per-cup value beside the answer. “240 g to cups” is incomplete unless the ingredient density is visible, because flour, sugar and butter can produce different cup amounts from the same gram weight.

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Weight
240 g
Enter the ingredient weight in grams.
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.
Cup rounding increment
0.01 cups
Use 0.25 for quarter-cup kitchen notes or 0.01 for worksheet accuracy.

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2 cups32 tbsp · 96 tsp · 473.18 mL

Inputs

Weight
240 g
Ingredient density
120 g per US cup
Recipe scale factor
1 ×
Cup rounding increment
0.01 cups
Optional servings
0 servings

Method

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

  1. For 240 g of an ingredient at 120 g per US cup, cups = 240 ÷ 120 = 2 cups. That is 32 US tablespoons, 96 US teaspoons and about 473.18 ml. If the recipe scale factor is 1, the scaled grams remain 240 g.

Assumptions

  • The calculator converts weight to volume using the grams-per-cup density entered by the user; it does not know 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 gram weight before converting to cups so the printed record can show the adjusted batch amount.

Notes

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