Panko Breadcrumbs: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of panko breadcrumbs weighs about 50 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=50 g
Based on panko breadcrumbs at 50 g per US cup.
Panko Breadcrumbs conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 12.5 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 0.441 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 16.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 0.588 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 25 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 0.882 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 33.3 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 1.18 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 37.5 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 1.32 oz |
| 1 cup | 50 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 1.76 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 75 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 2.65 oz |
| 2 cups | 100 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 3.53 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 125 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 4.41 oz |
| 3 cups | 150 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 5.29 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs is about 13 g, 1/3 cup is about 17 g, 1/2 cup is about 25 g, 2/3 cup is about 33 g, 3/4 cup is about 38 g, 1 cup is about 50 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 75 g, 2 cups is about 100 g and 3 cups is about 150 g.
A tablespoon of panko breadcrumbs is about 3.1 grams, and a teaspoon is about 1 grams.
About measuring panko breadcrumbs
Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb made from crustless bread, dried into large airy flakes rather than fine crumbs, so one US cup weighs only about 50 grams, less than half the weight of regular dry breadcrumbs. That extra air is exactly what gives panko its signature crunch when fried or baked, since the flakes stay crisp instead of packing into a dense coating. Because it is so light, a recipe written for regular breadcrumbs will need noticeably more panko by volume to match the same weight.
Panko is about half the weight of regular dry breadcrumbs per cup, so swap by weight, not by cup for cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs?
One US cup of panko breadcrumbs is about 50 grams. The large, airy flakes hold a lot more air than fine dry breadcrumbs.
Why is panko lighter than regular breadcrumbs?
Panko is made from crustless bread dried into big flakes rather than ground fine, so a cup traps far more air. A cup of regular dry breadcrumbs is about 108 grams, more than double the weight of panko.
Can I substitute panko for regular breadcrumbs?
Yes, but match them by weight rather than by cup measure, since panko is much lighter by volume. Panko also gives a crisper coating than fine dry breadcrumbs.