How Many Cups Is 175 Grams?
175 grams of all-purpose flour = approximately 1.4 cups.
175 grams of granulated sugar = approximately 0.88 cups. The exact amount depends on the ingredient — check the table below.
175g to Cups — Conversion Table by Ingredient
| Ingredient | 175g = ? Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | ~1.40 cups | Spooned and leveled |
| Bread flour | ~1.37 cups | Slightly denser than AP flour |
| Cake flour | ~1.52 cups | Lighter, more volume per gram |
| Granulated sugar | ~0.88 cups | — |
| Brown sugar (packed) | ~0.80 cups | Packed tight |
| Powdered sugar | ~1.44 cups | Unsifted |
| Butter | ~0.77 cups | Softened or melted |
| Cocoa powder | ~1.75–2.06 cups | Wide range due to density variation |
| Rolled oats | ~1.94 cups | — |
| Honey | ~0.52 cups | — |
| Milk | ~0.74 cups | — |
| Peanut butter | ~0.68 cups | — |
| Rice (dry) | ~0.90 cups | Long-grain white |
Why 175g Gives Different Cup Amounts for Different Ingredients
When a recipe asks for a certain weight, it's being precise. When it gives cups, it's being approximate — because the same cup of space holds different weights depending on what fills it.
175g is a common recipe amount for flour in UK and European baking recipes (most of which give weights rather than volumes). If you're following a recipe that says "175g of flour" and your measuring cups only go by volume, use 1.4 cups — then level the cup.
Baking with 175g Flour: Why the Measuring Technique Matters
Spooned and leveled (recommended): Spoon flour into the cup, then level the top with a knife. This gives you the standard 125g per cup.
Scooped directly: If you scoop the cup straight into the flour bag, you pack more in — up to 150–160g per cup. That means 175g could be as little as 1.09 cups with a packed scoop.
For best results: weigh your flour.
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FAQ
Q: Is 175g the same as 1 cup?
No. 175g of flour is about 1.4 cups. 175g of sugar is about 0.88 cups. The answer depends on the ingredient.
Q: What is 175g in tablespoons?
For flour: 175g ÷ 8.5g per tablespoon ≈ 20.6 tablespoons. For sugar: 175g ÷ 12.5g per tablespoon ≈ 14 tablespoons. Use the table above for your ingredient.
Q: How do I convert grams to cups without a scale?
Use the conversion table above. Find your ingredient, then measure by cups using the value shown. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is more reliable.