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Water in grams
One cup of water weighs 237 g, one decilitre 100 g, one tablespoon 14.8 g and one teaspoon 4.9 g. Reverse conversions for 100 g, 250 g and 500 g, plus a recipe scaler.
Volume to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 237 g |
| 1 dl (100 ml) | 100 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.8 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 g |
| ½ cup | 119 g |
| 1/3 cup | 79 g |
| ¼ cup | 59 g |
Grams to volume
| Weight | Cups | dl | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.42 cups | 1.00 dl | 6.8 tbsp | 20 tsp |
| 250 g | 1.05 cups | 2.50 dl | 16.9 tbsp | 51 tsp |
| 500 g | 2.11 cups | 4.99 dl | 33.8 tbsp | 101 tsp |
| 1000 g | 4.22 cups | 9.98 dl | 67.5 tbsp | 203 tsp |
Convert any amount
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One US cup of water weighs 236.6 g by definition; rounded to 237.
About this figure
This weight comes from the definition. It assumes a level measure filled by the scoop-and-sweep method at room temperature. A heaped spoon, a packed cup or a humid kitchen changes the real weight — the difference is why every serious baking book asks for a scale.
Source: King Arthur Baking — ingredient weight chart · USDA FoodData Central — household measures · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 dl of water?
100 g per decilitre (237 g per US cup × 100 ÷ 236.588).
How many grams is 1 cup of water?
237 g per level US cup, from the definition.
How many grams is a tablespoon of water?
About 14.8 g — one sixteenth of the cup weight. Level spoon, not heaped.
Is the water weight exact?
No — it is a published reference for level measures at room temperature. How you fill the measure and the ingredient's moisture change the real weight.
Milk (whole)
244 g per cup · 103 g per dl
Heavy cream
238 g per cup · 101 g per dl
Yogurt (plain)
245 g per cup · 104 g per dl
Sour cream
230 g per cup · 97 g per dl
Buttermilk
245 g per cup · 104 g per dl
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