2 cups in grams
There is no single answer — it depends on the ingredient. 2 cups of flour is about 240 g, while 2 cups of sugar is about 400 g. The full list is below.
Cups to grams calculator
Enter any number of cups to see the weight for every common ingredient.
| Ingredient | Weight |
|---|---|
| Flour | — |
| Sugar | — |
| Butter | — |
| Brown Sugar | — |
| Powdered Sugar | — |
| Milk | — |
| Water | — |
| Rice | — |
| Oats | — |
| Cocoa | — |
| Honey | — |
Grams to cups
2 cups of every common ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight |
|---|---|
| Flour | 240 g |
| Sugar | 400 g |
| Butter | 454 g |
| Brown Sugar | 440 g |
| Powdered Sugar | 240 g |
| Milk | 480 g |
| Water | 474 g |
| Rice | 370 g |
| Oats | 180 g |
| Cocoa | 200 g |
| Honey | 680 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 cups?
It depends on the ingredient: about 240 g for flour, 400 g for sugar, or 454 g for butter.
Why does 2 cups weigh different amounts?
Because a cup measures volume, not weight. Denser ingredients like honey or sugar weigh far more per cup than light ones like oats or flour.
Is it better to measure by cups or grams?
Grams. Weighing removes the variation caused by how tightly an ingredient is packed, which is the main source of baking inconsistency.
How much is 2 cups in grams?
It depends on the ingredient — 2 cups of flour is about 240 g, while 2 cups of sugar is about 400 g. Use the calculator above for any ingredient.
How do I convert 2 cups to grams?
Pick the ingredient in the calculator above; the gram weight is shown instantly since it depends on the ingredient's density.