What is a cup?
cup volume unit
Definition
A cup is a volume unit commonly used in cooking, especially in the United States. One US cup equals 236.59 milliliters.
When to Use cups
Cups are ideal for measuring flour, sugar, liquids, and other bulk ingredients. For precise baking, consider converting to grams.
1 cup equals
- 16 tablespoon (tbsp)
- 48 teaspoon (tsp)
- 237 milliliter (ml)
- 8 fluid ounce (fl oz)
How Much Does 1 cup Weigh?
Weight varies by ingredient density:
| Ingredient | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Brown sugar | 220 g |
| Butter | 227 g |
| Honey | 340 g |
| Milk | 245 g |
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