How to Convert Cups to Grams
To convert from cups to grams, multiply the value by 236.588. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.
Conversion Formula
- Cups to Grams:
g = cup × 236.588 - Grams to Cups:
cup = g ÷ 236.588
Cups to Grams Conversion Chart
| Cups (cup) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 23.6588 |
| 0.25 | 59.147 |
| 0.5 | 118.294 |
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 3 | 709.764 |
| 5 | 1182.94 |
| 10 | 2365.88 |
| 20 | 4731.76 |
| 25 | 5914.7 |
| 50 | 11829.4 |
| 100 | 23658.8 |
| 250 | 59147 |
| 1000 | 236588 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.
Common contexts: cooking (US).
What is a Gram?
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram (1 g = 0.001 kg).
From the Greek gramma, a small weight in Late Antiquity.
Common contexts: cooking, pharmacy, lab work.
Real-World Reference Points
| Item | Cups (cup) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|---|
| A paperclip | 0.0042 | 1 |
| A US dollar bill | 0.0042 | 1 |
| A nickel coin | 0.0211 | 5 |