Where do these numbers come from?
- King Arthur BakingIngredient Weight Chart, grams per cup (spooned and levelled)retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- NISTSP 811: 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL, 1 oz = 28.349523125 gcurrent edition
- NISTHandbook 44, weights and measurescurrent edition
Checked Oct 23, 2026. King Arthur lists 1 cup of all-purpose flour as 120 g. 100 g ÷ 120 g = 0.833 cup, which this converter shows as 0.833 cups and rounds to the nearest kitchen measure, 7/8 cup.
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500 g of flour by type
| Flour | g per cup | 500 g in cups | Kitchen measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 4.17 | 4 cups + 2.7 tbsp |
| Bread flour | 120 g | 4.17 | 4 cups + 2.7 tbsp |
| Whole wheat flour | 113 g | 4.42 | 4 cups + 6.8 tbsp |
| Cake flour | 120 g | 4.17 | 4 cups + 2.7 tbsp |
How to measure 4 1/6 cups
Measure 4 level cups, then add 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (one cup is 16 tablespoons, so 1/6 cup is 2 2/3 tablespoons, and 2/3 tablespoon is 2 teaspoons). Spoon the flour into the cup and level it with a straight edge; scooping straight from the bag packs the flour and can add 20–30 g per cup, which adds up to a noticeably drier dough across four cups.
Why the answer depends on the flour
Grams are weight and cups are volume. Whole wheat flour contains bran and is lighter per cup in King Arthur’s chart (113 g), so 500 g of it fills more cups (4.42). If a recipe was written in grams, the most reliable option is to weigh it: 500 g is 500 g whatever the flour. Many European bread recipes use 500 g of flour as the base for one loaf.
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Cup = US cup (about 236.6 ml). Results are averages; weigh for precision.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 500 g of flour?
About 4.17 cups of all-purpose flour (4 cups plus 2 2/3 tablespoons), at 120 g per cup.
How many cups is 500 g of bread flour?
About 4.17 cups at 120 g per cup.
How many cups is 250 g of flour?
About 2.08 cups (2 cups plus 1 1/3 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour.
Is 500 g of flour 4 cups?
Close, but a little more: 4 cups is 480 g, so add about 2 2/3 tablespoons.