500 Grams of Water to Cups
500 grams of water = about 2⅛ cups
That's 2.11 US cups, or 2 metric cups (250 ml).
500 grams of water in other units
- Ounces
- 17.6
- US cups
- 2.11
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2
- Tablespoons
- 33.8
- Milliliters
- 499
How to convert grams of water to cups
One level US cup of water weighs about 237 g. Divide the grams by that: 500 ÷ 237 = 2.11 cups.
Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup.
Water: grams to cups chart
| Grams | Cups | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 25 grams | about 1¾ tablespoons | 0.11 cups |
| 50 grams | about 3½ tablespoons | 0.21 cups |
| 75 grams | about ⅓ cup | 0.32 cups |
| 100 grams | about ⅜ cup | 0.42 cups |
| 113 grams | about ½ cup | 0.48 cups |
| 120 grams | about ½ cup | 0.51 cups |
| 125 grams | about ½ cup | 0.53 cups |
| 150 grams | about ⅝ cup | 0.63 cups |
| 170 grams | about ¾ cup | 0.72 cups |
| 175 grams | about ¾ cup | 0.74 cups |
| 200 grams | about ⅞ cup | 0.84 cups |
| 225 grams | about 1 cup | 0.95 cups |
| 250 grams | about 1 cup | 1.05 cups |
| 300 grams | about 1¼ cups | 1.27 cups |
| 340 grams | about 1⅜ cups | 1.43 cups |
| 350 grams | about 1½ cups | 1.48 cups |
| 400 grams | about 1⅔ cups | 1.69 cups |
| 450 grams | about 1⅞ cups | 1.9 cups |
| 454 grams | about 1⅞ cups | 1.92 cups |
| 500 grams | about 2⅛ cups | 2.11 cups |
| 600 grams | about 2½ cups | 2.53 cups |
| 750 grams | about 3⅛ cups | 3.16 cups |
| 1000 grams | about 4¼ cups | 4.22 cups |
500 grams of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Cups | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | about 2 cups | 2.05 cups |
| Buttermilk | about 2 cups | 2.04 cups |
| Heavy Cream | about 2⅛ cups | 2.1 cups |
| Sour Cream | about 2⅛ cups | 2.07 cups |
| Greek Yogurt | about 2 cups | 2.04 cups |
| Cream Cheese | about 2⅛ cups | 2.16 cups |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | about 1⅝ cups | 1.63 cups |
| Grated Parmesan | 5 cups | 5 cups |
| Shredded Cheddar | about 4⅜ cups | 4.42 cups |
| All-Purpose Flour | 4 cups | 4 cups |
| Bread Flour | about 3⅞ cups | 3.94 cups |
| Almond Flour | about 5¼ cups | 5.21 cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 2½ cups | 2.5 cups |
| Brown Sugar | about 2¼ cups | 2.27 cups |
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 500 grams of water?
500 grams of water is about 2⅛ cups (2.11 cups), based on 237 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). In metric cups, 500 grams of water is 2 cups.
Should I weigh water 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.