Breadcrumbs: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of breadcrumbs weighs about 108 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=108 g
Based on breadcrumbs at 108 g per US cup.
Breadcrumbs conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 27 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 0.952 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 36 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.27 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 54 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 1.9 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 72 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 2.54 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 81 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 2.86 oz |
| 1 cup | 108 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 3.81 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 162 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 5.71 oz |
| 2 cups | 216 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 7.62 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 270 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 9.52 oz |
| 3 cups | 324 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 11.4 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs is about 27 g, 1/3 cup is about 36 g, 1/2 cup is about 54 g, 2/3 cup is about 72 g, 3/4 cup is about 81 g, 1 cup is about 108 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 162 g, 2 cups is about 216 g and 3 cups is about 324 g.
A tablespoon of breadcrumbs is about 6.8 grams, and a teaspoon is about 2.3 grams.
About measuring breadcrumbs
Dry breadcrumbs are light and full of air, so one US cup weighs about 108 grams. Fresh, soft breadcrumbs are even lighter and fluffier, so the same cup would hold far less. Because breadcrumbs are used to bind meatballs, coat cutlets and top gratins, the amount affects how well the mixture holds together. Weighing is especially useful when a recipe was written for one style of crumb and you are using another.
Dry crumbs weigh more per cup than fresh, fluffy ones. Match the style your recipe expects.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of breadcrumbs?
One US cup of dry breadcrumbs is about 108 grams. Fresh, soft crumbs are lighter and fluffier, so a cup of those weighs less.
Are panko breadcrumbs lighter than regular?
Yes. Panko is flaky and airy, so a cup weighs only about 50 grams versus 108 grams here. Weigh if your recipe is specific about the crumb type.
Why weigh breadcrumbs for meatballs?
The crumb to meat ratio controls how well meatballs bind and how tender they are, so weighing to 108 grams per cup keeps the mixture consistent.