Plain Flour — Cups to Grams
1 cup of plain flour = 125 grams
1 cup of plain flour weighs approximately 125 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.
Plain Flour Converter
Result
125 g
Plain Flour Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.6g | 0.09 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.81g | 0.28 oz |
| ¼ cup | 31.3g | 1.1 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 41.7g | 1.47 oz |
| ½ cup | 62.5g | 2.2 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 83.3g | 2.94 oz |
| ¾ cup | 93.8g | 3.31 oz |
| 1 cup | 125g | 4.41 oz |
| 1½ cups | 188g | 6.61 oz |
| 2 cups | 250g | 8.82 oz |
Measurement Note
Spooned into the cup and levelled, not scooped or packed.
Need a Substitute?
Out of plain flour? We've got 5 tested alternatives with exact ratios.
Self-Raising Flour(1:1 (omit leavening))
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in a cup of plain flour?▼
One US cup of plain flour weighs approximately 125 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.
How many tablespoons in a cup of plain flour?▼
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of plain flour weighs approximately 7.81 grams.
How do I measure plain flour accurately?▼
Spooned into the cup and levelled, not scooped or packed. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.
How many cups in 100g of plain flour?▼
100 grams of plain flour is approximately 0.8 US cups.
Does sifting affect the weight of plain flour?▼
Sifting aerates the flour, so a cup of sifted plain flour weighs less than a cup of unsifted plain flour. Our conversion values are for unsifted, spooned and levelled plain flour. If your recipe calls for "1 cup sifted flour", sift first, then measure.
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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.