¼ Cup to Grams
¼ cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 31 g, ¼ cup of sugar about 50 g and ¼ cup of butter about 57 g.
cups
31.3g
Quick:
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour = 31.3 g
4Tablespoons
12Teaspoons
1.1Ounces
0.07Pounds
How many grams is ¼ cup?
The weight of ¼ cup depends on the ingredient, because a cup measures volume. Use this chart to convert ¼ cup to grams for common ingredients.
| Ingredient | ¼ cup in grams | Ounces (weight) |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 31 g | 1.10 oz |
| Bread flour | 32 g | 1.12 oz |
| Cake flour | 28 g | 1.01 oz |
| Almond flour | 24 g | 0.85 oz |
| Sugar | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| Brown sugar | 55 g | 1.94 oz |
| Powdered sugar | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| Butter | 57 g | 2.00 oz |
| Vegetable oil | 54 g | 1.92 oz |
| Water | 59 g | 2.09 oz |
| Milk | 61 g | 2.16 oz |
| Heavy cream | 60 g | 2.10 oz |
| Greek yogurt | 61 g | 2.16 oz |
| Honey | 85 g | 3.00 oz |
| White rice | 46 g | 1.63 oz |
| Rolled oats | 22 g | 0.79 oz |
| Cocoa powder | 21 g | 0.75 oz |
| Chocolate chips | 42 g | 1.50 oz |
| Peanut butter | 64 g | 2.28 oz |
| Cream cheese | 58 g | 2.05 oz |
Measuring tips
¼ cup is 4 tablespoons, so if you do not have the right cup you can measure it with a tablespoon. For flour, spoon and level each tablespoon.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is ¼ cup of flour?
¼ cup of all-purpose flour is about 31 grams.
How many grams is ¼ cup of sugar?
¼ cup of granulated sugar is about 50 grams.
How many grams is ¼ cup of butter?
¼ cup of butter is about 57 grams.
How many grams is ¼ cup of water?
¼ cup of water is about 59 grams.
Related conversions
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.