How Many Grams in a Cup of Flour? (Full Chart)
July 14, 2026
Wondering how many grams in a cup of flour there are? For all-purpose flour the answer is about 125 g per US cup — but it changes for bread, cake and wholemeal flour. Here is the full breakdown, plus a free converter.
How many grams in a cup of flour?
The number of grams in a cup of flour depends on the type. Denser flours weigh a little more; lighter, finer flours weigh a little less. Always spoon flour into the cup and level it off — scooping packs it down and adds weight.
Grams in a cup of flour by type
| Type of flour | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| All-purpose (plain) | 125 g |
| Bread flour | 127 g |
| Cake flour | 114 g |
| Wholemeal / whole wheat | 120 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g |
Why weighing flour matters
Measuring flour by weight is far more accurate than by cup. Two people can scoop the same cup and get 20–30 g difference, which is enough to make a cake dry or dense. A kitchen scale removes the guesswork.
Convert flour cups to grams instantly
Use our Cups to Grams converter for flour and every other ingredient, or the Recipe Scaler to convert a whole recipe at once.
See more on flour types at flour.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of plain flour? About 125 g of all-purpose (plain) flour per US cup.
How many grams in 2 cups of flour? Around 250 g of all-purpose flour.
Should I scoop or spoon flour? Spoon it in and level off – scooping compacts the flour and adds weight.