2 Cup to Grams: Conversion Chart & Calculator
2 cup to grams depends on the ingredient because cups measure volume while grams measure weight. For example, 2 cups of all-purpose flour = 250g, 2 cups of granulated sugar = 400g, 2 cups of butter = 454g, 2 cups of milk = 490g, and 2 cups of uncooked white rice = 370g using our ingredient references.
There is no single grams answer for 2 cups. The result depends on what you are measuring. For common ingredients: 2 cups flour = 250g, sugar = 400g, butter = 454g, water ≈ 473.2g, and rolled oats = 180g.
2 Cup to Grams Calculator
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2 Cup to Grams Conversion Chart
The following chart shows 2 cups in grams for common cooking and baking ingredients using our US customary cup references.
| Ingredient | 1 US Cup | 2 Cups in Grams |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125g | 250g |
| Bread Flour | 127g | 254g |
| Cake Flour | 114g | 228g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 240g |
| Almond Flour | 96g | 192g |
| Coconut Flour | 112g | 224g |
| Oat Flour | 92g | 184g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 400g |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 213g | 426g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 240g |
| Butter | 227g | 454g |
| Milk | 245g | 490g |
| Heavy Cream | 238g | 476g |
| Yogurt | 245g | 490g |
| Cream Cheese | 227g | 454g |
| Honey | 340g | 680g |
| Maple Syrup | 315g | 630g |
| Olive Oil | 216g | 432g |
| Vegetable Oil | 218g | 436g |
| Rolled Oats | 90g | 180g |
| Quick Oats | 80g | 160g |
| White Rice, Uncooked | 185g | 370g |
| Brown Rice, Uncooked | 190g | 380g |
| Cocoa Powder | 85g | 170g |
| Chocolate Chips | 170g | 340g |
| Peanut Butter | 258g | 516g |
| Cornstarch | 128g | 256g |
| Water | 236.6g | 473.2g |
| Table Salt | 288g | 576g |
How to Convert 2 Cups to Grams
To convert 2 cups to grams, find the weight of one cup of your ingredient and multiply it by 2.
Grams = cups × grams per cupGrams = 2 × ingredient grams per cupFor example, all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams per cup in our conversion database:
2 × 125 = 250 gramsTherefore, 2 cups of all-purpose flour equals 250 grams.
How Many Grams Are in 2 Cups?
There is no universal answer because different ingredients have different weights per cup.
Light Ingredient
2 cups rolled oats = 180g
Dense Ingredient
2 cups honey = 680g
Both measurements occupy two cups of volume, but their weights differ greatly because their densities are different.
2 Cups of Flour in Grams
For all-purpose flour, our reference is 125 grams per US cup.
125 × 2 = 250 gramsSo 2 cups of all-purpose flour is approximately 250 grams.
Different flour types have different values:
| Flour Type | 1 Cup | 2 Cups |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125g | 250g |
| Bread Flour | 127g | 254g |
| Cake Flour | 114g | 228g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 240g |
| Almond Flour | 96g | 192g |
| Coconut Flour | 112g | 224g |
| Oat Flour | 92g | 184g |
2 Cups Sugar in Grams
Granulated sugar weighs 200 grams per US cup under our reference.
200 × 2 = 400 gramsTherefore, 2 cups of granulated sugar equals 400 grams.
2 Cups Brown Sugar in Grams
Our packed brown sugar reference is 213 grams per cup.
213 × 2 = 426 gramsSo 2 cups of packed brown sugar is approximately 426 grams. The actual weight can vary with how firmly the sugar is packed.
2 Cups Powdered Sugar in Grams
Powdered sugar weighs approximately 120 grams per cup in our conversion database.
120 × 2 = 240 gramsTherefore, 2 cups powdered sugar is approximately 240 grams.
2 Cups Butter in Grams
Using 227 grams for one cup of butter:
227 × 2 = 454 gramsSo 2 cups butter equals approximately 454 grams.
2 Cups of Rice in Grams
Rice conversions depend on the rice type and whether the rice is cooked or uncooked. Our main rice references here are for uncooked rice.
Uncooked White Rice
185g per cup → 370g for 2 cups
Uncooked Brown Rice
190g per cup → 380g for 2 cups
2 Cups Milk in Grams
Using our milk reference of 245 grams per US cup:
245 × 2 = 490 gramsTherefore, 2 cups of milk is approximately 490 grams using this practical kitchen reference.
2 Cups Water in Grams
Our US-cup water reference is approximately 236.6 grams per cup.
236.6 × 2 = 473.2 gramsSo 2 US cups of water is approximately 473.2 grams.
2 Cups Oats in Grams
The answer changes depending on the type of oats.
Rolled Oats
90g per cup → 180g for 2 cups
Quick Oats
80g per cup → 160g for 2 cups
2 Cups Peanut Butter in Grams
Using our peanut butter reference of 258 grams per cup:
258 × 2 = 516 gramsTherefore, 2 cups of peanut butter is approximately 516 grams.
Is 2 Cups 500 Grams?
Not necessarily. Two cups can be close to 500 grams for some ingredients, but not for all ingredients.
For example:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour = 250g
- 2 cups granulated sugar = 400g
- 2 cups butter = 454g
- 2 cups milk = 490g
- 2 cups peanut butter = 516g
So you must know the ingredient before deciding whether two cups is close to 500 grams.
How Many Tablespoons Are in 2 Cups?
One US cup contains 16 tablespoons:
2 × 16 = 32 tablespoonsTherefore, 2 US cups equals 32 tablespoons. Since each tablespoon contains three teaspoons, two cups also equals 96 teaspoons.
2 Cups to Grams: Common Baking Ingredients
| Ingredient | 2 Cups |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 250g |
| Granulated Sugar | 400g |
| Packed Brown Sugar | 426g |
| Powdered Sugar | 240g |
| Butter | 454g |
| Cocoa Powder | 170g |
| Chocolate Chips | 340g |
| Cornstarch | 256g |
| Peanut Butter | 516g |
US Cups vs Metric Cups for 2 Cups
Cup size also matters. Our main conversions use a US customary cup of 236.588 ml.
| Cup Standard | 1 Cup Volume | 2 Cups Volume |
|---|---|---|
| US Customary | 236.588 ml | 473.176 ml |
| US Legal | 240 ml | 480 ml |
| Metric | 250 ml | 500 ml |
| Imperial | 284.131 ml | 568.262 ml |
Because these cup standards represent different volumes, ingredient weights also change when you switch standards. The calculator above adjusts the result automatically.
Why 2 Cups Have Different Gram Weights
Cups measure how much space an ingredient occupies, while grams measure how heavy that ingredient is. Different foods pack different amounts of mass into the same volume.
For example, two cups of rolled oats weighs much less than two cups of honey. This is why a generic cups-to-grams conversion must always include an ingredient.
How to Measure 2 Cups More Accurately
For dry ingredients such as flour, avoid pressing the ingredient firmly into the cup unless the recipe specifically asks you to pack it. Scooping methods can change the amount that fits inside a cup.
For ingredients such as packed brown sugar, follow the recipe’s packing instructions. For baking, a digital kitchen scale is usually the simplest way to reproduce a gram measurement consistently.
Trusted Measurement References
- NIST Kitchen Measurement Equivalencies
- King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
- USDA FoodData Central
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 2 cups?
It depends on the ingredient. For example, 2 cups of all-purpose flour is 250g, granulated sugar is 400g, butter is 454g, and water is approximately 473.2g using our references.
How many grams is 2 cups of flour?
2 cups of all-purpose flour is approximately 250 grams using 125g per US cup.
How many grams is 2 cups of sugar?
2 cups of granulated sugar equals approximately 400 grams using 200g per US cup.
How many grams is 2 cups of brown sugar?
Using 213g per cup, 2 cups of packed brown sugar is approximately 426 grams.
How many grams is 2 cups of butter?
Using 227g per cup, 2 cups of butter equals approximately 454 grams.
How many grams is 2 cups of rice?
Using our uncooked-rice references, 2 cups of uncooked white rice is approximately 370g, while 2 cups of uncooked brown rice is approximately 380g.
How many grams is 2 cups of water?
2 US customary cups of water is approximately 473.2 grams using our water reference.
Is 2 cups equal to 500 grams?
Not for every ingredient. Two cups of milk is about 490g, but two cups of flour is only about 250g and two cups of granulated sugar is about 400g.
How many tablespoons are in 2 cups?
2 US cups equals 32 tablespoons, or 96 teaspoons.
Why do 2 cups have different gram values?
Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight. Ingredients have different densities, so the same two-cup volume can have very different weights.
Final Answer: 2 Cup to Grams
2 cup to grams depends on the ingredient. Using our US customary cup references, 2 cups of all-purpose flour = 250g, granulated sugar = 400g, packed brown sugar = 426g, butter = 454g, milk = 490g, uncooked white rice = 370g, rolled oats = 180g, and water ≈ 473.2g.
For any other ingredient, select it in the calculator above. The basic formula is grams = 2 × grams per cup.

Theodore Whitmore writes clear, practical guides about grams, cups, ingredient weights, and everyday kitchen conversions for home cooks and bakers.







