How many grams in 1 cup of water?
1 cup of water weighs about 237 grams (8.4 oz). A cup of water is roughly 237 g, close to its volume in ml.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About water
The simplest ingredient, and the one that hydrates flour, dissolves sugar and makes steam in the oven.
Measuring tips for water
- 1 ml of water weighs 1 g, so weighing is easy.
- Temperature matters in bread, since warm water speeds up yeast.
- Use the same cup for rice and its water.
What can replace water?
Stock or milk can replace water for more flavour in rice, soups and some breads.
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How many grams are in 1 cup of water?
About 237 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of water?
About 118 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of water weigh?
About 15 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.