Water Conversion: Cups to Grams
Water is the most fundamental liquid in cooking, used in virtually every recipe in some form. In baking, water activates gluten and leaveners, hydrates starches, and creates steam that helps bread rise. The exact density of water is 1g/ml, so 1 cup = 240ml ≈ 240g.
240g per cup
15g per tablespoon
5g per teaspoon
8.47oz per cup
Water Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| ¼ cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| ⅓ cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 5.33 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| ½ cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| ⅔ cup | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 11 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| ¾ cup | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1½ cups | 360 g | 13 oz | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 2 cups | 480 g | 17 oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 3 cups | 720 g | 25 oz | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 960 g | 34 oz | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
Quick Water Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of Water?
- 1 cup of Water weighs 240 grams (8.47 oz).
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Water?
- 1 tablespoon of Water weighs 15 grams.
- How many grams is 1 teaspoon of Water?
- 1 teaspoon of Water weighs 5 grams.
Did You Know?
- 1 cup of water weighs 240g (or approximately 236.6ml exactly).
- Water is the reference point for density: 1ml = 1g at 4°C.
- Hard vs. soft water can affect bread dough: hard water strengthens gluten, soft water weakens it.
- Yeast is typically proofed in warm water (38–43°C / 100–110°F) — too hot kills it.
- Bakers often use weight (grams) to measure water for consistency.