Bread Flour: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of bread flour weighs about 127 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=127 g
Based on bread flour at 127 g per US cup.
Bread Flour conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 31.8 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 1.12 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 42.3 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.49 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 63.5 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 2.24 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 84.7 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 2.99 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 95.3 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 3.36 oz |
| 1 cup | 127 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 4.48 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 191 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 6.72 oz |
| 2 cups | 254 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 8.96 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 318 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 11.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 381 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 13.4 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of bread flour is about 32 g, 1/3 cup is about 42 g, 1/2 cup is about 64 g, 2/3 cup is about 85 g, 3/4 cup is about 95 g, 1 cup is about 127 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 191 g, 2 cups is about 254 g and 3 cups is about 381 g.
A tablespoon of bread flour is about 7.9 grams, and a teaspoon is about 2.6 grams.
About measuring bread flour
Bread flour has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, which gives loaves their chew and structure. One US cup weighs roughly 127 grams, just a hair heavier than all-purpose. In bread baking, small differences in flour weight change the hydration of your dough, so a scale is your best friend here. A dough that felt too sticky last time is often just a cup of flour measured a little light.
For consistent hydration in bread doughs, always weigh your flour rather than scooping.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of bread flour?
One US cup of bread flour is about 127 grams. It is marginally denser than all-purpose flour because of its higher protein content.
Can I swap bread flour for all-purpose by weight?
Yes. Because their weights per cup are so close, you can substitute gram for gram. The result will simply be a little chewier with bread flour.
Does bread flour need more water?
Often yes. Its extra protein absorbs more liquid, so recipes built around bread flour tend to run at a higher hydration than the same recipe with all-purpose.