Ingredient Weight & Volume Converter
Convert cooking and baking ingredients between weight and volume. Select an ingredient to get an approximate result based on its typical weight per cup.
View reference values
These are the approximate weights used by this converter for one level US cup (236.588 mL) of each ingredient. They are practical reference values, not exact universal measurements. Actual weights vary with ingredient variety, moisture, particle size, and measuring method.
| Ingredient | Reference weight per US cup |
|---|---|
| White rice (uncooked) | 185 g |
| Basmati rice (uncooked) | 185 g |
| Brown rice (uncooked) | 190 g |
| Rolled oats (dry) | 90 g |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 175 g |
| Whole moong beans (dry) | 205 g |
| Masoor lentils (dry) | 190 g |
| Chana dal (dry) | 200 g |
| Toor dal (dry) | 200 g |
| Chickpeas (dry) | 200 g |
| All-purpose flour | 120 g |
| Whole-wheat flour | 120 g |
| Besan (chickpea flour) | 100 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 215 g |
| Water | 237 g |
| Milk | 244 g |
| Vegetable oil | 218 g |
| Butter | 227 g |
| Honey | 340 g |
Metric cups are 250 mL, while US cups are approximately 236.588 mL. The converter uses the reference weights above and scales them proportionally for other volume units. For the most accurate cooking results, use a kitchen scale.
How to Use the Ingredient Weight & Volume Converter
Convert cooking ingredients in five simple steps:
- Choose Weight to Volume or Volume to Weight.
- Select the ingredient you want to measure.
- Enter the quantity you want to convert.
- Select the original unit and the unit you want to convert to.
- Click Convert to see the estimated result.
Why Does the Ingredient Matter?
Different ingredients have different densities. For example, a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar. Therefore, converting grams to cups requires knowing which ingredient you are measuring.
This calculator uses an approximate reference weight for each ingredient. Results may vary depending on the variety, packing, moisture, and measuring method.