How to measure it
Use fine, dry crumbs. Fresh crumbs and panko have different cup weights.
When making your own crumbs, weigh them after drying. Moist crumbs carry water into the mix.
Convert a different amountDried breadcrumbs
One level US cup of dried breadcrumbs weighs approximately 112 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 112 g |
| ½ US cup | 56 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 37.3 g |
| ¼ US cup | 28 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 7 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 2.3 g |
Original chart entry “Breadcrumbs (dried)” — ¼ US cups weighs approximately 28 g.
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.