How many grams in a cup of water?
1 cup of water weighs 237 grams (8.4 oz). Half a cup is 119 grams and a tablespoon is about 15 grams. Use the converter for any other amount.
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1 cup of water weighs
237 g
8.4 oz
Cups of water to grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 30 g | 1 oz |
| ¼ cup | 59 g | 2.1 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 79 g | 2.8 oz |
| ½ cup | 119 g | 4.2 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 158 g | 5.6 oz |
| ¾ cup | 178 g | 6.3 oz |
| 1 cup | 237 g | 8.4 oz |
| 1½ cups | 356 g | 12.5 oz |
| 2 cups | 474 g | 16.7 oz |
| 3 cups | 711 g | 25.1 oz |
| 4 cups | 948 g | 33.4 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 g | 0.2 oz |
Grams of water to cups
| Grams | Cups | In measuring cups and spoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 | 1⅔ tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.21 | 3⅓ tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.42 | ⅓ cup + 1⅓ tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.53 | ½ cup + ⅓ tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.63 | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.84 | ¾ cup + 1⅔ tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.05 | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.27 | 1¼ cups + ⅓ tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.11 | 2 cups + 1⅔ tbsp |
| 1000 g | 4.22 | 4 cups + 3⅔ tbsp |
Measuring water
A milliliter of water weighs a gram, so a 236.6 ml US cup weighs about 237 grams.
These weights come from the USDA FoodData Central and assume a level US cup of 236.6 milliliters. For example, 1½ cups of water is 356 grams.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of water?
1 cup of water weighs 237 grams, or 8.4 ounces, measured in a level US cup.
How many grams is ½ cup of water?
½ cup of water weighs 119 grams. ¼ cup weighs 59 grams.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of water?
1 tablespoon of water weighs about 15 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 4.9 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of water?
100 grams of water is 0.42 cups, or about ⅓ cup + 1⅓ tbsp.
Last updated · Sources: USDA FoodData Central
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