1 Cup of Milk in Grams
1 cup of milk = 244 grams
That's 244 g, or 8.61 oz by weight.
1 cup of milk in other units
- Grams
- 244
- Ounces
- 8.61
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.95
- Tablespoons
- 16
- Milliliters
- 237
How to convert cups of milk to grams
One level US cup of milk weighs about 244 g. Multiply: 1 × 244 = 244 g.
Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup.
Milk: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 31 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 61 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 81 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 122 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 163 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 183 grams |
| 1 cup | 244 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 305 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 366 grams |
| 2 cups | 488 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 610 grams |
| 3 cups | 732 grams |
| 4 cups | 976 grams |
1 cup of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Water | 237 grams |
| Buttermilk | 245 grams |
| Heavy Cream | 238 grams |
| Sour Cream | 242 grams |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 grams |
| Cream Cheese | 232 grams |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 306 grams |
| Grated Parmesan | 100 grams |
| Shredded Cheddar | 113 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 125 grams |
| Bread Flour | 127 grams |
| Almond Flour | 96 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 220 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of milk?
1 cup of milk is 244 grams, based on 244 g per level US cup.
Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?
Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 1 cup of milk would be 258 g.
Should I weigh milk or measure it by volume?
Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.