Kitchen Calculators

Baking Calculator & Recipe Builder

Build recipes right on the page, accurately convert messy US volumetric measurements (cups) directly into precision weights (grams), and scale yields in one place.

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Why bake by weight?

A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 100g to 140g depending on how loosely or densely it's packed in the cup. That equates to a 40% difference in recipe construction! Weighing ingredients on a digital gram scale ensures precision every single time.

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Baking Ingredient Weights Example Chart

This calculator uses widely accepted scientific culinary averages for standard densities. The weights reflect what 1 level US Cup of the ingredient equates to in grams and ounces.

Ingredient Category Specific Type Weight per 1 US Cup (Grams) Weight per 1 US Cup (Ounces)
Flour All-Purpose (Spoon & Leveled) 120 g 4.23 oz
Bread Flour 127 g 4.48 oz
Cake Flour (Sifted) 114 g 4.02 oz
Sugars Granulated White Sugar 200 g 7.05 oz
Brown Sugar (Packed) 213 g 7.51 oz
Powdered Sugar (Un-sifted) 113 g 3.99 oz
Fats & Dairy Butter (2 Sticks) 227 g 8.00 oz
Milk (Whole) 245 g 8.64 oz
Liquids Water 237 g 8.35 oz
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