Cups to Grams: Water Conversion
1 cup of Water = 236.6 grams (8.35 oz)
Based on standard dry density factors for water.
Convert cups to grams for Water instantly. Baking requires high precision, and using cups can cause significant errors due to density variations. Our calculator uses the true density of water for the most accurate conversions.
Interactive Cups to Grams Converter
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Weight (Spooned/Sifted) 236.6g
(8.35 oz) Cups to Grams Reference Matrix
| Volume (Cups) | Weight (Grams) | Weight (Ounces) | Real-world Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 59.15g | 2.09 oz | Quarter cup size |
| 0.33 cups | 78.08g | 2.75 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
| 0.5 cups | 118.3g | 4.17 oz | Half cup size |
| 0.67 cups | 158.52g | 5.59 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
| 0.75 cups | 177.45g | 6.26 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
| 1 cup | 236.6g | 8.35 oz | One full cup base |
| 1.5 cups | 354.9g | 12.52 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
| 2 cups | 473.2g | 16.69 oz | Double recipe batch |
| 3 cups | 709.8g | 25.04 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
| 4 cups | 946.4g | 33.38 oz | Standard recipe amount for water |
The Math behind the Conversion
Weight is calculated by multiplying volume by ingredient density:
grams = cups × 236.6 Since cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the cup size varies for each ingredient. For instance, a cup of sugar weights 200g, whereas a cup of flour weighs only 120g.