Cake Flour
Gram to US Cup
Understanding Cake Flour Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 gram of cake flour to us cup, we divide by the density (0.48 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.48 g/ml = 2.1ml. Then, dividing by the us cup volume (236.59ml): 2.1ml ÷ 236.59ml = 0 us cup.
Measurement Tip
For accurate cake 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 0.48 g/ml for cake flour is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169723). This measurement was taken with cake flour spooned into the measuring cup and leveled. Different measurement methods affect the density: sifted (0.4 g/ml), packed (0.58 g/ml).
Frequently Asked Questions
1 gram of cake flour weighs approximately 0 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.48 g/ml for cake flour.
For accurate cake 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.
Cake Flour has a density of 0.48 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.48 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.