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2 cups all-purpose flour to grams

2 cups all-purpose flour is about 240 grams using an estimated 120 g per cup density. See nearby cup values and baking notes.

Ingredient-aware answer

2 cups all-purpose flour ≈ 240 g

This uses an estimated density of 120 grams per cup for all-purpose flour.

Baking note: Spoon-and-level flour is usually lighter than scooped packed flour. For best baking accuracy, use a kitchen scale.

All-Purpose Flour cup-to-gram table

CupsApprox grams
1/4 cup all-purpose flour30 g
1/3 cup all-purpose flour39.6 g
1/2 cup all-purpose flour60 g
3/4 cup all-purpose flour90 g
1 cup all-purpose flour120 g
1.5 cups all-purpose flour180 g
2 cups all-purpose flour240 g
3 cups all-purpose flour360 g

Formula

grams = cups × 120. This ingredient-specific estimate is more useful than a generic cups-to-grams conversion.

Why ingredient-specific?

A cup measures volume. Grams measure weight. Different ingredients have different densities, so one cup does not always equal the same grams.

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FAQ

How many grams is 2 cups all-purpose flour?
2 cups all-purpose flour is about 240 grams using 120 grams per cup.
Is this exact?
No. Ingredient cup weights vary by brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method.
Should I weigh ingredients for baking?
Yes. A kitchen scale is more accurate than cup measurements, especially for flour, cocoa, powdered sugar, and brown sugar.