Pantry Cups to Grams Converter
Volumetric cup to mass gram conversions across all pantry ingredients.
Direct Answer
Measuring pantry by volume yields different gram weights depending on ingredient density. One cup ranges from 8g for light items up to 312g for dense items.
Select your specific ingredient below to convert fractional and whole cup measurements directly into exact grams, ounces, and tablespoons.
Pantry Cup to Weight Calculator
Select any ingredient to convert cups into exact grams and ounces.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Pantry Cup Weight Reference Table
Gram weights for ¼ cup, ½ cup, ¾ cup, and 1 cup across all pantry ingredients:
| Ingredient | ¼ Cup | ½ Cup | ¾ Cup | 1 Cup | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Popped Plain Popcorn | 2.0g | 4.0g | 6.0g | 8g | Popped Popcorn → |
| Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal | 7.0g | 14.0g | 21.0g | 28g | Rice Krispies → |
| Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal | 7.5g | 15.0g | 22.5g | 30g | Corn Flakes → |
| General Mills Plain Cheerios | 7.5g | 15.0g | 22.5g | 30g | Cheerios → |
| Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | Mini Marshmallows → |
| Jet-Puffed Large Marshmallows (Chopped) | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | Large Marshmallows → |
| Crushed Lay's Potato Chips | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | Crushed Potato Chips → |
| Nescaté Instant Coffee Granules | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Instant Coffee → |
| General Mills Wheat Chex | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Wheat Chex → |
| Crushed Corn Tortilla Chips | 18.8g | 37.5g | 56.3g | 75g | Crushed Tortilla Chips → |
| Food-Grade Activated Charcoal | 20.0g | 40.0g | 60.0g | 80g | Activated Charcoal → |
| Organic Blue Spirulina Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | Blue Spirulina → |
| Freeze-Dried Red Pitaya Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | Pitaya Powder → |
| Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | Butterfly Pea Powder → |
| Graham Cracker Crumbs | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | Graham Cracker Crumbs → |
| Ceremonial Japanese Matcha Powder | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | Matcha Powder → |
| Crushed Salted Pretzel Twists | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | Crushed Pretzels → |
| Bob's Red Mill Swiss Muesli | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Muesli → |
| Medaglia d'Oro Instant Espresso Powder | 28.0g | 56.0g | 84.0g | 112g | Instant Espresso → |
| Ovaltine Chocolate Malt Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Ovaltine Powder → |
| Nestlé Nesquik Chocolate Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Nesquik Powder → |
| Nilla Vanilla Wafer Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Nilla Wafer Crumbs → |
| Nabisco Oreo Cookie Crumbs (No Filling) | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Oreo Crumbs → |
| McVitie's Digestive Biscuit Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Digestive Biscuit Crumbs → |
| Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Biscoff Crumbs → |
| Original Bisquick Baking Mix | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Bisquick Mix → |
| Nature Valley Oat & Honey Granola | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Granola → |
| Wilton Pure Meringue Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Meringue Powder → |
| Dehydrated Purple Yam Ube Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | Ube Powder → |
| Pure Arrowroot Flour Starch | 32.0g | 64.0g | 96.0g | 128g | Arrowroot Flour → |
| Kraft Marshmallow Fluff Creme | 32.5g | 65.0g | 97.5g | 130g | Marshmallow Fluff → |
| Aunt Jemima Dry Pancake Mix | 33.8g | 67.5g | 101.3g | 135g | Pancake Mix → |
| Krusteaz Belgian Waffle Mix | 33.8g | 67.5g | 101.3g | 135g | Waffle Mix → |
| Carnation Original Malted Milk Powder | 36.0g | 72.0g | 108.0g | 144g | Malted Milk Powder → |
| Wilton Royal Icing Mix | 37.5g | 75.0g | 112.5g | 150g | Royal Icing Mix → |
| Small Boba Tapioca Pearls | 37.5g | 75.0g | 112.5g | 150g | Tapioca Pearls → |
| Rainbow Chocolate Jimmies | 40.0g | 80.0g | 120.0g | 160g | Rainbow Sprinkles → |
| Large Black Boba Tapioca Pearls | 40.0g | 80.0g | 120.0g | 160g | Black Boba Pearls → |
| White Nonpareils Sugar Balls | 47.5g | 95.0g | 142.5g | 190g | Nonpareils → |
| Coarse Decorating Sanding Sugar | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | Sanding Sugar → |
| Odense Pure Almond Paste / Marzipan | 55.0g | 110.0g | 165.0g | 220g | Marzipan → |
| Satin Ice White Rolled Fondant | 57.5g | 115.0g | 172.5g | 230g | Rolled Fondant → |
| Pure Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste | 78.0g | 156.0g | 234.0g | 312g | Vanilla Bean Paste → |
Why Cup Weights Vary in Pantry
Pantry staples encompass diverse crushed, dried, and expanded ingredients. Traditional dry breadcrumbs consist of ground toasted bread granules settling at 108 grams per cup, whereas coarse Japanese Panko breadcrumbs feature airy slivers that weigh only 60 grams per cup. Instant espresso powder and coffee granules undergo freeze-drying, yielding porous particles at 112g per cup. Mini marshmallows consist of whipped gelatin-sugar foam, creating an ultra-light cup weight of just 50 grams.
Common Cup Volumes in Grams (Pantry)
| Cup Amount | Popped Popcorn | Rice Krispies | Corn Flakes | Cheerios | Mini Marshmallows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 2.0g | 7.0g | 7.5g | 7.5g | 12.5g |
| 0.333 cup | 2.7g | 9.3g | 10.0g | 10.0g | 16.7g |
| 0.5 cup | 4.0g | 14.0g | 15.0g | 15.0g | 25.0g |
| 0.667 cup | 5.3g | 18.7g | 20.0g | 20.0g | 33.4g |
| 0.75 cup | 6.0g | 21.0g | 22.5g | 22.5g | 37.5g |
| 1 cup | 8.0g | 28.0g | 30.0g | 30.0g | 50.0g |
| 1.5 cup | 12.0g | 42.0g | 45.0g | 45.0g | 75.0g |
| 2 cup | 16.0g | 56.0g | 60.0g | 60.0g | 100.0g |
| 2.5 cup | 20.0g | 70.0g | 75.0g | 75.0g | 125.0g |
| 3 cup | 24.0g | 84.0g | 90.0g | 90.0g | 150.0g |
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How many grams of dry breadcrumbs are in 1 cup?
One US cup of traditional dry breadcrumbs weighs 108 grams.
Why do Panko breadcrumbs weigh less than regular breadcrumbs?
Panko breadcrumbs are light, airy flakes that weigh 60g per cup compared to 108g for dense regular breadcrumbs.
How many grams is 1 cup of mini marshmallows?
One US cup of mini marshmallows weighs 50 grams.
What is the weight of 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs?
One US cup of crushed graham cracker crumbs weighs 110 grams.
How many grams is 1 cup of instant espresso powder?
One US cup of instant espresso powder weighs 112 grams.