How Much Is 120 Grams in Cups?
The answer changes with what you're measuring. Water sits near 236g per cup as a baseline, but most cooking ingredients weigh less or more per cup depending on density. The table below shows 120g converted for the 20 most-searched ingredients.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.96 (⅞)
- Tablespoons
- 15.4
- Teaspoons
- 46.1
- Milliliters
- 227 ml
120 Grams to Cups by Ingredient
| Ingredient | Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 120g | 0.35 | ⅓ | 5.6 |
| Maple Syrup | 120g | 0.37 | ⅜ | 6.0 |
| Table Salt | 120g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.7 |
| Peanut Butter | 120g | 0.47 | ½ | 7.4 |
| Baking Soda | 120g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 |
| Butter | 120g | 0.53 | ½ | 8.5 |
| Cream Cheese | 120g | 0.53 | ½ | 8.5 |
| Brown Sugar | 120g | 0.55 | ½ | 8.7 |
| Olive Oil | 120g | 0.56 | ½ | 8.9 |
| Granulated Sugar | 120g | 0.60 | ⅝ | 9.6 |
| White Rice | 120g | 0.65 | ⅔ | 10.4 |
| Chocolate Chips | 120g | 0.71 | ⅔ | 11.3 |
| Quinoa | 120g | 0.71 | ⅔ | 11.3 |
| Cornstarch | 120g | 0.94 | ⅞ | 15.0 |
| Bread Flour | 120g | 0.94 | ⅞ | 15.1 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120g | 0.96 | ⅞ | 15.4 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 1.00 | 1 | 16.0 |
| Almond Flour | 120g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| Rolled Oats | 120g | 1.33 | 1⅓ | 21.3 |
| Cocoa Powder | 120g | 1.41 | 1⅜ | 22.6 |
Why the Cup Value Changes
Water weighs about 236g per cup, which is why some converters use it as a default. But flour is airy and light, so 120g of it fills more of a cup than 120g of honey, which is thick and heavy. Density — not volume — decides the weight.
All-Purpose Flour
120g ≈ ⅞ cup
Butter
120g ≈ ½ cup
Other Amounts Near 120g
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 120 grams in cups?+
It depends on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 120g is about 0.96 cups. Check the table above for other common ingredients.
Is 120 grams the same in cups for every ingredient?+
No. Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the cup value changes based on how dense the ingredient is.
What's a quick way to estimate 120 grams without a scale?+
Use the fraction cup value shown for your specific ingredient in the table above, measured with a spoon-and-level dry cup.