Grams to Cups: Water
1 cup of water weighs about 237 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of water = ⅜ cup (0.42 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of water weigh?
One US cup of water weighs about 237 grams (8.4 oz). A tablespoon holds about 14.8 g and a teaspoon about 4.9 g.
| Amount | Water in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 237 g |
| ¾ cup | 178 g |
| ⅔ cup | 158 g |
| ½ cup | 118 g |
| ⅓ cup | 79 g |
| ¼ cup | 59 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.8 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 g |
Grams to cups water chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.11 |
| 50 g | ¼ cup | 0.21 |
| 75 g | ⅓ cup | 0.32 |
| 100 g | ⅜ cup | 0.42 |
| 125 g | ½ cup | 0.53 |
| 150 g | ⅝ cup | 0.63 |
| 200 g | ⅞ cup | 0.84 |
| 250 g | 1 cup | 1.05 |
| 300 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.27 |
| 400 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.69 |
| 500 g | 2 ⅛ cups | 2.11 |
| 750 g | 3 ⅛ cups | 3.16 |
| 1000 g | 4 ¼ cups | 4.22 |
How to measure water
Pour liquids into a clear measuring jug on a flat surface and read it at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt and cream cheese should be spooned in and pressed down to remove air pockets.
Water compared with other liquids & dairy
Different liquids & dairy weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| Milk | 245 g |
| Buttermilk | 245 g |
| Heavy cream | 238 g |
| Yogurt | 245 g |
| Greek yogurt | 245 g |
| Sour cream | 230 g |
| Cream cheese | 232 g |
| Shredded cheese | 113 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of water?
One US cup of water is about 237 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of water?
100 grams of water is about ⅜ cup (0.42 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of water?
250 grams of water is about 1 cup (1.05 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of water?
A level tablespoon of water weighs about 14.8 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.