Bread Flour: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of bread flour weighs 130g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
33g
1/2 cup
65g
1 cup
130g

Bread Flour Conversion Table

1 cup bread flour = 130g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup16.25g0.57 oz30 ml
1/4 cup32.5g1.15 oz60 ml
1/3 cup43.33g1.53 oz80 ml
1/2 cup65g2.29 oz120 ml
2/3 cup86.67g3.06 oz160 ml
3/4 cup97.5g3.44 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup130g4.59 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups162.5g5.73 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups195g6.88 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups216.67g7.64 oz400 ml
2 cups260g9.17 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups325g11.46 oz600 ml
3 cups390g13.76 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups455g16.05 oz840 ml
4 cups520g18.34 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Bread Flour vs Other Flour Types

Different types of flour vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Flour Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Bread Flourcurrent130g0.542
All-Purpose Flour125g0.521
Cake Flour100g0.417
Whole Wheat Flour120g0.5
Almond Flour96g0.4
Coconut Flour112g0.467
Oat Flour92g0.383

Why Does 1 Cup of Bread Flour Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 130g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight edge. This is the standard method used by USDA FoodData Central.

Reference weight
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Sifted

Sift the ingredient first, then spoon into the cup. Sifting aerates the ingredient, reducing weight by 10-20%.

~10-20% lighter
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Scooped (packed)

Dip the cup directly into the bag and pack. This is the most inaccurate method — can be 20-30% heavier than spooned.

~20-30% heavier

About Bread Flour Density

Bread flour is slightly denser than all-purpose flour due to higher protein content (12-14% vs 10-12%). 1 cup bread flour = 130g (spooned). Higher gluten protein means denser packing. Best for yeast breads, pizza dough.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Bread Flour: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert bread flour from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.19 cups3.08 tbsp9.23 tsp
50g0.38 cups6.15 tbsp18.46 tsp
100g0.77 cups12.31 tbsp36.92 tsp
150g1.15 cups18.46 tbsp55.38 tsp
200g1.54 cups24.62 tbsp73.85 tsp
250g1.92 cups30.77 tbsp92.31 tsp
300g2.31 cups36.92 tbsp110.77 tsp
400g3.08 cups49.23 tbsp147.69 tsp
500g3.85 cups61.54 tbsp184.62 tsp

Based on 1 cup bread flour = 130g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

Related Ingredients

Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 20082). View original USDA record

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