Buckwheat Flour: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of buckwheat flour weighs 120g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
30g
1/2 cup
60g
1 cup
120g

Buckwheat Flour Conversion Table

1 cup buckwheat flour = 120g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup15g0.53 oz30 ml
1/4 cup30g1.06 oz60 ml
1/3 cup40g1.41 oz80 ml
1/2 cup60g2.12 oz120 ml
2/3 cup80g2.82 oz160 ml
3/4 cup90g3.17 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup120g4.23 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups150g5.29 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups180g6.35 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups200g7.05 oz400 ml
2 cups240g8.47 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups300g10.58 oz600 ml
3 cups360g12.7 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups420g14.82 oz840 ml
4 cups480g16.93 oz960 ml

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

Buckwheat 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)
Buckwheat Flourcurrent120g0.5
All-Purpose Flour125g0.521
Bread Flour130g0.542
Cake Flour100g0.417
Whole Wheat Flour120g0.5
Almond Flour96g0.4
Coconut Flour112g0.467
Rice Flour (white)140g0.583
Semolina Flour167g0.696

Why Does 1 Cup of Buckwheat Flour Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 120g.

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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 Buckwheat Flour Density

Buckwheat flour: 1 cup = 120g. Despite the name, buckwheat is gluten-free (not related to wheat). Has a distinctive earthy, slightly bitter flavor. Used in Japanese soba noodles, crepes, and pancakes. Source: USDA FoodData Central FDC 20008.

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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.

Buckwheat Flour: Grams to Cups Conversion

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

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.21 cups3.33 tbsp10 tsp
50g0.42 cups6.67 tbsp20 tsp
100g0.83 cups13.33 tbsp40 tsp
150g1.25 cups20 tbsp60 tsp
200g1.67 cups26.67 tbsp80 tsp
250g2.08 cups33.33 tbsp100 tsp
300g2.5 cups40 tbsp120 tsp
400g3.33 cups53.33 tbsp160 tsp
500g4.17 cups66.67 tbsp200 tsp

Based on 1 cup buckwheat flour = 120g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 20008). View original USDA record

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