An easy way to better your baking: measure correctly! Measure these common baking ingredients by weight (not volume!) for better results and tastier bakes.
Weights for Your Favorite Baking Ingredients
Updated on Nov. 05, 2020
We all know that baking is a science. Every ingredient needs to be measured exactly in order for the recipe to turn out just right (though I wouldn’t tell if you added a few extra chips to these chocolate chip recipes). To get the most precise measurements in baking, it’s best to rely on weight rather than your classic set of measuring cups for dry ingredients. But exactly how many ounces are in a cup? Not all ingredients weigh the same! To find out just how much a cup of flour, sugar and other common ingredients weigh, check out the charts below. And be sure to invest in a kitchen scale!
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Weights for Your Favorite Baking Ingredients
Flours
Weighing flour is incredibly important for better baking since it’s the foundation for so many desserts. Learn how to measure a cup the right way (even if you aren’t using a scale).
Ingredient |
1 cup |
1/2 cup |
1/3 cup |
1/4 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 4.25 oz. 120 g |
2.125 oz. 60 g |
1.4 oz. 40 g |
1.1 oz. 30 g |
| Bread flour | 4.25 oz. 120 g |
2.125 oz. 60 g |
1.4 oz. 40 g |
1.1 oz. 30 g |
| Cake flour | 4.25 oz. 120 g |
2.125 oz. 60 g |
1.4 oz. 40 g |
1.1 oz. 30 g |
| Self-rising flour | 4 oz. 112 g |
2 oz. 58 g |
1.3 oz. 37 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 4 oz. 112 g |
2 oz. 58 g |
1.3 oz. 37 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
Sugars
If you’re baking, chances are your recipe calls for a bit of sugar. Make sure your measurements are right for each type of sugar.
Ingredient |
1 cup |
1/2 cup |
1/3 cup |
1/4 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown sugar, light or dark |
7.5 oz. 212 g |
3.875 oz. 106 g |
2.5 oz. 71 g |
1.875 oz. 36 g |
| Confectioners sugar |
8 oz. 228 g |
4 oz. 114 g |
2.7 oz. 76 g |
2 oz. 58 g |
| Granulated sugar (regular, white sugar) |
7 oz. 198 g |
3.5 oz. 99 g |
2.3 oz. 66 g |
1.75 oz. 50 g |
| Turbinado, demerara or raw sugar |
7.75 oz. 220 g |
3.875 oz. 110 g |
2.6 oz. 73 g |
1.9 oz. 55 g |
Nuts
From almonds to walnuts, nuts give your baked goods just a little extra crunch—especially when they’re toasted. Use this table for their accurate measurements and then try some of our favorite pecan recipes.
Ingredient |
1 cup |
1/2 cup |
1/3 cup |
1/4 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, sliced | 1.5 oz. 42 g |
0.75 oz. 21 g |
0.5 oz. 14 g |
0.375 oz. 10 g |
| Almonds, slivered | 2 oz. 58 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
0.6 oz. 19 g |
0.5 oz. 14 g |
| Almonds, whole | 5 oz. 142 g |
2.5 oz. 71 g |
1.6 oz. 47 g |
1.25 oz. 36 g |
| Cashews, chopped or whole |
4 oz. 112 g |
2 oz. 56 g |
1.3 oz. 37 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
| Pecans, chopped | 4 oz. 112 g |
2 oz. 56 g |
1.3 oz. 37 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
| Pecans, halved | 3.5 oz. 99 g |
1.75 oz. 50 g |
1.2 oz. 33 g |
0.875 oz. 25 g |
| Pistachios, chopped or whole |
2.125 oz. 60 g |
1.1 oz. 30 g |
0.7 oz. 20 g |
0.5 oz. 14 g |
| Walnuts, chopped | 4 oz. 112 g |
2 oz. 58 g |
1.3 oz. 37 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
| Walnuts, whole | 2.25 oz. 64 g |
1.125 32 g |
0.75 oz. 21 g |
0.6 oz. 16 g |
Other common ingredients
Of course flour, sugar and nuts aren’t the only ingredients in your pantry. This chart gives you the measurements for more of your favorite ingredients.
Ingredient |
1 cup |
1/2 cup |
1/3 cup |
1/4 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips | 6 oz. 170 g |
3 oz. 85 g |
2 oz. 57 g |
1.5 oz. 43 g |
| Cocoa | 3 oz. 85 g |
1.5 oz. 43 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
0.75 oz. 21 g |
| Coconut, shredded, unsweetened |
3 oz. 85 g |
1.5 oz. 43 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
0.75 oz. 21 g |
| Coconut, shredded, sweetened |
4 oz. 113 g |
2 oz. 57 g |
1.3 oz. 38 g |
1 oz. 28 g |
| Graham cracker crumbs |
3.5 oz. 99 g |
1.75 oz. 49 g |
1.2 oz. 33 g |
0.875 oz. 25 g |
| Honey | 12 oz. 340 g |
6 oz. 170 g |
4 oz. 113 g |
3 oz. 85 g |
| Mini marshmallows | 1.5 oz. 43 g |
0.75 oz. 22 g |
0.5 oz. 14 g |
0.375 oz. 11 g |
| Oats, traditional rolled |
3.5 oz. 99 g |
1.75 oz. 49 g |
1.2 oz. 33 g |
0.875 oz. 25 g |
| Oats, quick-cooking | 3.125 oz. 89 g |
1.5 oz. 45 g |
1 oz. 30 g |
0.8 oz. 22 g |
| Peanut butter | 9.5 oz. 270 g |
4.75 oz. 135 g |
3.2 oz. 90 g |
2.375 oz. 68 g |
| Raisins | 5.5 oz. 156 g |
2.75 oz. 78 g |
1.8 oz. 52 g |
1.375 oz. 39 g |
These charts will surely lead you to more accurate baking so you can create your tastiest treats yet! What are you waiting for? Get baking!
