How many us cup is 1 gram of all-purpose flour?

1 gram of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 0 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.53 g/ml for all-purpose flour.

How do I measure all-purpose flour accurately?

For accurate all-purpose flour measurement, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don't scoop directly from the bag, as this compacts the flour and gives you more than intended.

Why does all-purpose flour have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

All-Purpose Flour has a density of 0.53 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.53 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

All-Purpose Flour

Gram to US Cup

Ingredient

Recipe Region

US cups (236ml), tablespoons (15ml)

Metric

Metric cups (250ml), tablespoons (15ml)

Amount

From

Result

0.01cup

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Understanding All-Purpose Flour Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of all-purpose flour to us cup, we divide by the density (0.53 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.53 g/ml = 1.9ml. Then, dividing by the us cup volume (236.59ml): 1.9ml ÷ 236.59ml = 0 us cup.

Measurement Tip

For accurate all-purpose flour measurements, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it with a straight edge. Never scoop directly from the bag—this compacts the flour and can give you up to 30% more than intended, which will make your baked goods dense and dry.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.53 g/ml for all-purpose flour is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169761). This measurement was taken with all-purpose flour spooned into the measuring cup and leveled. Different measurement methods affect the density: sifted (0.45 g/ml), packed (0.63 g/ml), loose (0.5 g/ml).

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 169761)

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