Baking Conversion Chart (Grams to Cups)
Quick reference for common baking ingredients. Cup conversions depend on ingredient density.
| Ingredient | 50g | 100g | 150g | 200g | 250g | 500g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌾 All-Purpose Flour 125g/cup | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 4 |
| 🍬 Granulated Sugar 200g/cup | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.75 | 1 | 1.25 | 2.5 |
| 🧈 Butter 227g/cup | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 0.88 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| 🍫 Cocoa Powder 100g/cup | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 5 |
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How to read this baking essentials chart
This page is meant for fast kitchen decisions. Each row uses the ingredient’s own grams-per-cup value, so you can compare how the same gram amount expands or shrinks once it is translated into cups.
That difference is exactly why baking charts need ingredient-specific data. One 100-gram portion of flour will not fill the same volume as 100 grams of butter, cocoa powder, or sugar.
When to move beyond the chart
- •When you need a custom gram amount that is not shown in the table.
- •When your ingredient is not one of the four staples listed here.
- •When recipe texture is sensitive and you want scale-level accuracy.
Jump to the ingredient pages behind this chart
Use these ingredient pages when the quick baking chart is not enough. They add longer tables, method notes, FAQs, and substitute comparisons for the ingredients that most often change recipe texture.
A common flour used in baking and cooking.
Standard white sugar crystals used for baking.
Butter measured in a cup (softened/packed).
Unsweetened natural cocoa powder for baking and drinks.
Fine starch thickener for sauces and baking.
Leavening agent (varies by brand).