28 Grams to Cups
28 grams of all-purpose flour is about ¼ cup, but 28 g of sugar is ⅛ cup and 28 g of butter is ⅛ cup. Pick your ingredient below for the exact answer.
28 g of all-purpose flour = ¼ cup (0.22 exactly)
How many cups is 28 grams?
It depends on what you are measuring. Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so a light ingredient like flour fills more of the cup than a heavy one like honey. Here is 28 g of the most common baking ingredients in US cups.
| Ingredient | 28 g in cups | Decimal cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | ¼ cup | 0.22 | 3 ⅝ tbsp |
| Bread flour | ¼ cup | 0.22 | 3 ½ tbsp |
| Cake flour | ¼ cup | 0.25 | 3 ⅞ tbsp |
| Almond flour | ⅓ cup | 0.29 | 4 ⅔ tbsp |
| Sugar | ⅛ cup | 0.14 | 2 ¼ tbsp |
| Brown sugar | ⅛ cup | 0.13 | 2 tbsp |
| Powdered sugar | ¼ cup | 0.23 | 3 ¾ tbsp |
| Butter | ⅛ cup | 0.12 | 2 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | ⅛ cup | 0.13 | 2 tbsp |
| Water | ⅛ cup | 0.12 | 1 ⅞ tbsp |
| Milk | ⅛ cup | 0.11 | 1 ⅞ tbsp |
| Heavy cream | ⅛ cup | 0.12 | 1 ⅞ tbsp |
| Greek yogurt | ⅛ cup | 0.11 | 1 ⅞ tbsp |
| Honey | ⅛ cup | 0.08 | 1 ⅓ tbsp |
| White rice | ⅛ cup | 0.15 | 2 ⅜ tbsp |
| Rolled oats | ⅓ cup | 0.31 | 5 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | ⅓ cup | 0.33 | 5 ¼ tbsp |
| Chocolate chips | ⅛ cup | 0.16 | 2 ⅝ tbsp |
| Peanut butter | ⅛ cup | 0.11 | 1 ¾ tbsp |
| Cream cheese | ⅛ cup | 0.12 | 1 ⅞ tbsp |
How to measure 28 grams without a scale
For flour and other powders, spoon the ingredient into a dry cup and level it off. For 28 g of flour that means filling cups to about ¼ cup, or 3 ⅝ level tablespoons. For liquids like water or milk, 28 g is close to 28 ml, so a measuring jug works well.
Example: 28 g flour ÷ 125 g = 0.22 cups
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 28 grams of flour?
28 grams of all-purpose flour is about ¼ cup (0.22 cups), spooned and leveled.
How many cups is 28 grams of sugar?
28 grams of granulated sugar is about ⅛ cup (0.14 cups).
How many cups is 28 grams of butter?
28 grams of butter is about ⅛ cup, or 2 tablespoons.
How many cups is 28 grams of water?
28 grams of water is about ⅛ cup (28 ml is about 0.12 cups).
Related conversions
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.