1/2 Cup of Water in Grams
1/2 cup of water = 119 grams
That's 119 g, or 4.18 oz by weight.
1/2 cup of water in other units
- Grams
- 119
- Ounces
- 4.18
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.47
- Tablespoons
- 8
- Milliliters
- 118
How to convert cups of water to grams
One level US cup of water weighs about 237 g. Multiply: 1/2 × 237 = 119 g.
Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup.
Water: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 30 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 59 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 79 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 119 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 158 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 178 grams |
| 1 cup | 237 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 296 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 356 grams |
| 2 cups | 474 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 593 grams |
| 3 cups | 711 grams |
| 4 cups | 948 grams |
1/2 cup of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Milk | 122 grams |
| Buttermilk | 123 grams |
| Heavy Cream | 119 grams |
| Sour Cream | 121 grams |
| Greek Yogurt | 123 grams |
| Cream Cheese | 116 grams |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 153 grams |
| Grated Parmesan | 50 grams |
| Shredded Cheddar | 57 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 63 grams |
| Bread Flour | 64 grams |
| Almond Flour | 48 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 100 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 110 grams |
More water conversions
- All water conversions
- 100 grams of water to cups
- 1 ounce of water to cups
- 1 tablespoon of water to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of water?
1/2 cup of water is 119 grams, 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). Using a metric cup, 1/2 cup of water would be 125 g.
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.