Grams to US Cups Converter
Convert grams (g) to US cups (cup)
Result
1 g of water = 0.004226752838 cup
1 g in other units
- 1Enter a valueType the number to convert
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- 3Read the resultSee it in every other unit too
How to convert grams to US cups
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water cup = g × 0.004226753 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
cup = g × 0.004226753 (water)
500 g of water = 2.113376 cup
Other substances
1 g is milk 0.004104 cup, cooking oil 0.004594 cup, ghee (melted) 0.004645 cup, honey 0.002977 cup. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About grams (g)
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. Recipes and kitchen scales use grams.
About US cups (cup)
A US cup is about 236.6 mL. A metric cup is 250 mL.
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Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in one gram?
For water, one gram is 0.004226753 US cups. For other substances it depends on density: milk 0.004104 cup, cooking oil 0.004594 cup, ghee (melted) 0.004645 cup, honey 0.002977 cup.
Is the g to cup conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert grams to US cups?
Turn the weight into grams, divide by the density in g/mL to get millilitres, then convert to US cups. For water: 500 g = 2.113376 cup.