Grams To Cups Converter
Convert grams to cups instantly for common cooking and baking ingredients.
Quick Answer
120 grams is about 1 cup of flour, ⅝ cup of granulated sugar, or ½ cup of butter. The exact amount depends on ingredient density.
120 Grams to Cups, by Ingredient
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup | 15.4 tbsp |
| Granulated sugar | ~⅝ cup | 9.6 tbsp |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| Brown sugar (packed) | ~½ cup (heaping) | 8.7 tbsp |
| Butter | ~½ cup (heaping) | 8.5 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | ~½ cup (heaping) | 8.8 tbsp |
| Milk | ~½ cup | 7.8 tbsp |
| Water | ~½ cup | 8.1 tbsp |
| Honey | ~⅓ cup (heaping) | 5.6 tbsp |
| Uncooked rice | ~⅔ cup | 10.4 tbsp |
| Rolled oats | 1⅓ cups | 21.3 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | ~1⅜ cups | 22.3 tbsp |
| Chocolate chips | ~¾ cup | 11.3 tbsp |
| Whole almonds | ~⅞ cup | 13.4 tbsp |
| Table salt | ~⅜ cup (heaping) | 6.7 tbsp |
| Baking powder | ~½ cup (heaping) | 8.7 tbsp |
Figures use standard reference weights per cup, a US customary cup, and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients. Brand, humidity, and packing can shift the result slightly.
Why 120 Grams Does Not Always Mean 1 Cup
120 grams equals about 1 cup for all-purpose flour because of flour's density. Sugar crystals pack more closely, so 120 grams settles into a smaller volume, while dense honey fills only about a third of a cup.
A cup measures space, not mass. The same 120-gram weight can look very different depending on what is being measured.
How to Measure 120 Grams Accurately
With a kitchen scale: Set your bowl on the scale, zero it, and add the ingredient until it reads 120 grams. A scale avoids the awkward fractions that several ingredients produce in cups.
- Spoon light powders into a cup, then level the top.
- Pack brown sugar firmly until it holds its shape.
- Read liquid fill lines at eye level.
Full Category Tables
These tables break down 120 grams across eight ingredient categories with tablespoon, teaspoon, and grams-per-cup figures.
Flours
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 0.96 cup | 15.4 | 46.1 | 125 |
| Bread flour | 0.94 cup | 15.1 | 45.4 | 127 |
| Cake flour | 1.05 cups | 16.8 | 50.5 | 114 |
| Whole wheat flour | 1 cup | 16 | 48 | 120 |
| Almond flour | 1.25 cups | 20 | 60 | 96 |
| Coconut flour | 0.94 cup | 15 | 45 | 128 |
Sugars and Sweeteners
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 0.60 cup | 9.6 | 28.8 | 200 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.55 cup | 8.7 | 26.2 | 220 |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup | 16 | 48 | 120 |
| Honey | 0.35 cup | 5.65 | 16.9 | 340 |
| Maple syrup | 0.37 cup | 5.96 | 17.9 | 322 |
| Molasses | 0.37 cup | 5.85 | 17.6 | 328 |
Butter, Oils and Fats
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 0.53 cup | 8.46 | 25.4 | 227 |
| Shortening | 0.59 cup | 9.37 | 28.1 | 205 |
| Vegetable oil | 0.55 cup | 8.81 | 26.4 | 218 |
| Olive oil | 0.56 cup | 8.89 | 26.7 | 216 |
| Coconut oil | 0.55 cup | 8.81 | 26.4 | 218 |
Dairy and Liquids
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 0.49 cup | 7.84 | 23.5 | 245 |
| Heavy cream | 0.50 cup | 8.07 | 24.2 | 238 |
| Yogurt | 0.49 cup | 7.84 | 23.5 | 245 |
| Cream cheese | 0.52 cup | 8.28 | 24.8 | 232 |
| Condensed milk | 0.39 cup | 6.27 | 18.8 | 306 |
Rice, Grains and Pasta
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncooked rice | 0.65 cup | 10.38 | 31.1 | 185 |
| Rolled oats | 1.33 cups | 21.3 | 64 | 90 |
| Quinoa | 0.71 cup | 11.29 | 33.9 | 170 |
| Couscous | 0.69 cup | 11.1 | 33.3 | 173 |
| Dry pasta | 1.20 cups | 19.2 | 57.6 | 100 |
Nuts and Seeds
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole almonds | 0.84 cup | 13.4 | 40.3 | 143 |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 1 cup | 16 | 48 | 120 |
| Cashews | 0.88 cup | 14.0 | 42.0 | 137 |
| Peanut butter | 0.47 cup | 7.44 | 22.3 | 258 |
| Sesame seeds | 0.83 cup | 13.3 | 40 | 144 |
Baking Staples
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 1.40 cups | 22.3 | 67.0 | 86 |
| Chocolate chips | 0.71 cup | 11.3 | 33.9 | 170 |
| Cornstarch | 0.94 cup | 15.0 | 45.0 | 128 |
| Breadcrumbs | 1.11 cups | 17.8 | 53.3 | 108 |
| Baking powder | 0.55 cup | 8.73 | 26.2 | 220 |
| Salt | 0.42 cup | 6.67 | 20 | 288 |
Cheese
| Ingredient | 120g in Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmesan (grated) | 1.20 cups | 19.2 | 57.6 | 100 |
| Cheddar (shredded) | 1.06 cups | 16.99 | 51.0 | 113 |
| Mozzarella (shredded) | 1.07 cups | 17.14 | 51.4 | 112 |
| Feta (crumbled) | 0.80 cup | 12.8 | 38.4 | 150 |
The Bottom Line
120 grams looking like 1 cup only holds true for flour. Every other ingredient lands somewhere different because its density is different. When precision matters, weighing 120 grams directly is the most dependable approach.
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