Measure Flour by Weight

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Flour Weight & Volume Conversions

All Purpose Flour by Weight

Use these measurement conversions when weighing all-purpose flour, unbleached cake flour, and bread flour for your recipes:

  • 1/4 Cup of Flour in Grams: 30 g (1.06 oz)
  • 1/3 Cup of Flour in Grams: 40 g (1.45 oz)
  • Half Cup of Flour in Grams: 60 g (2.13 oz)
  • 1 Cup of Flour in Grams: 120 g (4.25 oz)
  • 2 Cup of Flour in Grams: 240 g (8.5 oz)
  • 3 Cup of Flour in Grams: 360 g (12.75 oz)

Whole Wheat Flour by Weight

Whole wheat flour is often used as a healthier alternative to all-purpose flour. Below, we’ve included common whole wheat flour measurement conversions. You can use these measurements for whole-grain flour and graham flour.

  • 1/4 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 28.3 g (1 oz)
  • 1/3 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 37.7 g (1.3 oz)
  • Half Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 56.5 g (2 oz)
  • 1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 113 g (4 oz)
  • 2 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 226 g (8 oz)
  • 3 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams: 339 g (12 oz)

Cake Flour by Weight

While unbleached flour weighs the same as all-purpose flour, bleached cake flour is lighter in color and weight than its counterpart. If you are baking with bleached cake flour, you’ll want to use the following conversions:

  • 1/4 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 28.5 g (1.01 oz)
  • 1/3 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 38 g (1.34 oz)
  • Half Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 57 g (2.01 oz)
  • 1 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 114 g (4.02 oz)
  • 2 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 260 g (9.16 oz)
  • 3 Cup of Cake Flour in Grams: 390 g (13.7 oz)

Pastry Flour by Weight

Pastry flour is often used for baked goods to add a chewy texture. It has less protein content and a lower weight by volume than all-purpose flour. Here are the conversions you’ll need for baking with pastry flour:

  • 1/4 Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 26.5 g (0.93 oz)
  • 1/3 Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 35.3 g (1.25 oz)
  • Half Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 53 g (1.87 oz)
  • 1 Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 106 g (3.74 oz)
  • 2 Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 212 g (7.48 oz)
  • 3 Cup of Pastry Flour in Grams: 318 g (11.2 oz)

Measuring Flour FAQs

As a refresher, we’ve included some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to measuring flour correctly:

What Do You Use to Measure Flour?

Mixing bowl filled with flour with whisk and spatula in foreground

The best way to measure flour for recipes is by using a portion scale to weigh the amount needed. If you don’t own a food scale, fluff the flour and spoon it into the measuring cup before leveling it out. This keeps the flour from compacting and having too much flour in a recipe, which can make your baked goods dense and dry.

Why Should You Use a Spoon When Measuring Flour?

Dipping a measuring cup into a bag of flour packs down the flour and knocks the air out. This can result in you measuring out almost double the amount of flour that a recipe calls for. You should use a spoon to fluff the flour and sprinkle it into your measuring cup to add the air back in, giving you a more accurate measurement. If possible, use a portion scale to get the most accurate and consistent measurements for your recipes.

How Much Is 1 Cup of Flour?

There are approximately 120 g or 4.25 oz in 1 cup of flour.

How Many Grams in 2 Cups of Flour?

There are approximately 240 g or 8.5 oz. in 2 cups of flour.

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