Grams to Cups Calculator
Note: This conversion assumes water density (1 g/ml). Different ingredients have different densities and will require different conversion factors.
📚 Examples, Formula, and How To
📝 Grams to Cups Formula
Grams to Cups (Water)
Cups = Grams × 0.004167Multiply the weight in grams by 0.004167 to get cups (for water)
Cups to Grams (Water)
Grams = Cups ÷ 0.004167Divide the volume in cups by 0.004167 to get grams (for water)
💡 Converting Grams to Cups
Example 1
Convert: 400 grams to cups
Start with the conversion formula: Cups = Grams × 0.004167
Substitute the value: Cups = 400 × 0.004167
Calculate: 400 × 0.004167 = 1.667
Example 2
Convert: 2 cups to grams
Start with the conversion formula: Grams = Cups ÷ 0.004167
Substitute the value: Grams = 2 ÷ 0.004167
Calculate: 2 ÷ 0.004167 = 480
📊 Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Common Grams to Cups Conversions (Water)
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.21 cup |
| 100 g | 0.42 cup |
| 150 g | 0.63 cup |
| 200 g | 0.83 cup |
| 250 g | 1.04 cup |
| 300 g | 1.25 cup |
| 400 g | 1.67 cup |
| 500 g | 2.08 cup |
| 1000 g | 4.17 cup |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Grams to Cups
Water Conversion
1 gram of water equals 0.004167 cups (240g = 1 cup)
This conversion assumes water density. Different ingredients will vary.
Grams to Cups
Multiply grams by 0.004167 to get cups
Enter a value in the grams field to convert to cups.
Cups to Grams
Divide cups by 0.004167 to get grams
Enter a value in the cups field to convert to grams.
📚 What are Grams and Cups?
📏 Gram(g)
Definition:
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It measures the amount of matter in an object.
History:
The gram was defined during the French Revolution as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at 4°C. It became part of the metric system in 1795.
Common Uses:
- Food ingredients in cooking and baking
- Measuring medication dosages
- Precious metals and jewelry
- Laboratory measurements
- Nutritional information on food labels
Fun Fact:
A gram is about the weight of a paperclip or a small raisin. One US penny weighs about 2.5 grams!
📏 Cup(cup)
Definition:
A cup is a unit of volume measurement in cooking. In the US, one cup equals 240 milliliters, 16 tablespoons, or 8 fluid ounces.
History:
The cup as a cooking measurement was standardized in the late 19th century. Fannie Farmer's 1896 cookbook helped establish level cup measurements.
Common Uses:
- Baking and cooking recipe measurements
- Measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar
- Liquid measurements for beverages
- Portion sizes for grains and cereals
- Standard serving sizes in nutrition
Fun Fact:
The saying 'a cup of joe' for coffee comes from the fact that a standard coffee serving is about one cup (8 fluid ounces)!