Kitchen Index

All-purpose flour

One level US cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 120 grams.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup120 g
½ US cup60 g
⅓ US cup40 g
¼ US cup30 g
1 US tablespoon7.5 g
1 US teaspoon2.5 g

How to measure it

Spoon loose flour into a dry cup and sweep the top flat.

If a dough feels much stiffer than usual, check the way you filled the cup. Dipping it into the bag can compress flour at the bottom.

Convert a different amount

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.