All-Purpose Flour
Baking Conversions & Nutrition

Detailed volumetric and weight conversions, plus essential nutritional facts for standard all-purpose flour.

Ingredient Details

All-Purpose Flour Volume to Weight

All-purpose flour is the versatile workhorse of the kitchen. While 1 cup is generally agreed to equal 120 grams, depending on how you scoop it, it can vary from 110g to 140g. Using a scale ensures perfectly consistent baking.

Volume	Ounces (oz)	Grams (g)
1 cup	4.25 oz	120 g
3/4 cup	3.19 oz	90 g
2/3 cup	2.82 oz	80 g
1/2 cup	2.12 oz	60 g
1/3 cup	1.41 oz	40 g
1/4 cup	1.06 oz	30 g
1 tablespoon	0.26 oz	7.5 g

All-Purpose Flour Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

1/4 cup (30g)

Amount per serving

Calories

110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 23g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 0g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 3g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 5mg

Iron 1.7mg

10%

Potassium 35mg

Thiamin

15%

Riboflavin

Niacin

10%

Folate 70mcg DFE
(45mcg folic acid)

20%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Flour Comparison Table & Chart

Protein Content by Flour Type

Cake Flour 7-9%

Pastry Flour 8-9%

All-Purpose Flour 9-12%

Bread Flour 12-14%

Whole Wheat Flour 13-15%

Flour Type	Protein %	Best Uses	AP Flour Substitution
All-Purpose	9-12%	Cookies, muffins, general baking	-
Cake Flour	7-9%	Angel food cake, sponges	Remove 2 tbsp AP flour, add 2 tbsp cornstarch
Bread Flour	12-14%	Yeast breads, bagels, pizza dough	Use 1:1, dough may be less chewy
Self-Rising	8-9%	Biscuits, pancakes, quick breads	1 cup AP + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.25 tsp salt
Whole Wheat	13-15%	Hearty breads, dense baked goods	Substitute up to 50% without recipe changes