550 Grams to Cups
550 g of all-purpose flour ≈ 4 1/2 cups (4.4 cups).
550 g of granulated sugar ≈ 2 3/4 cups (2.75 cups).
550 g of butter ≈ 2 1/3 cups (2.42 cups).
550 grams is a common quantity in larger bakes — a double batch of bread, a big tray of cookies, or a cake for a crowd. As always, "550 g in cups" depends on the ingredient, because each one has a different density. The full breakdown is below; find your ingredient in the table.
550 Grams to Cups by Ingredient
| Ingredient | 550 g = | Cup Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 4.40 cups | 4 1/2 cups minus 1 tbsp |
| Bread flour | 4.33 cups | 4 1/3 cups |
| Cake flour | 4.78 cups | 4 3/4 cups + 1 tsp |
| Whole wheat flour | 4.23 cups | 4 1/4 cups |
| Almond flour | 5.73 cups | 5 3/4 cups |
| Coconut flour | 4.91 cups | ~5 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2.75 cups | 2 3/4 cups |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 2.50 cups | 2 1/2 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 4.58 cups | 4 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Butter | 2.42 cups | 2 1/3 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | 6.11 cups | 6 cups + 2 tbsp |
| Rolled oats | 6.11 cups | 6 cups + 2 tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 4.30 cups | 4 1/4 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Chocolate chips | 3.24 cups | 3 1/4 cups |
| Peanut butter | 2.13 cups | 2 cups + 2 tbsp |
| Honey | 1.62 cups | 1 2/3 cups minus 1 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 1.76 cups | 1 3/4 cups + 1 tsp |
| Olive oil | 2.56 cups | 2 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Milk (whole) | 2.24 cups | 2 1/4 cups |
| Water | 2.32 cups | 2 1/3 cups |
| Greek yogurt | 2.24 cups | 2 1/4 cups |
| Heavy cream | 2.31 cups | 2 1/3 cups |
| Rice (white, dry) | 2.97 cups | ~3 cups |
| Raisins | 3.67 cups | 3 2/3 cups |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 4.58 cups | 4 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp |
550 g in Other Units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Ounces (weight) | 19.4 oz |
| Pounds | 1.21 lb (about 1 lb 3.4 oz) |
| Kilograms | 0.55 kg |
| Milliliters (water) | 550 ml |
Why Flour and Sugar Differ So Much at 550 g
A US cup is a fixed 236.588 ml of space. How many grams fit depends on how heavy the ingredient is for its volume:
- Flour (125 g/cup) is light and airy, so 550 g spreads across about 4 1/2 cups.
- Sugar (200 g/cup) is denser, so the same 550 g fills only 2 3/4 cups.
- Honey (340 g/cup) is the densest common ingredient here — 550 g is barely over 1 1/2 cups.
Scaling a Recipe That Uses 550 g
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FAQ
How many cups is 550 grams of flour?
550 g of all-purpose flour is about 4.4 cups — roughly 4 1/2 cups minus 1 tablespoon. Bread flour is nearly identical (4.3 cups), while cake flour, being lighter, comes to about 4.8 cups.
Why is 550 g of sugar so much less than 550 g of flour in cups?
Granulated sugar is denser than flour — 200 g per cup versus 125 g per cup. So the same 550 g fills only 2.75 cups of sugar but 4.4 cups of flour. Weight stays the same; volume does not.
Is 550 grams about half a kilogram?
Yes — 550 g is 0.55 kg, just over half a kilo. In pounds it's 1.21 lb (about 1 lb 3.4 oz), and in ounces it's 19.4 oz.
My recipe lists 550 g — should I weigh or use cups?
If a recipe gives you grams, weighing is always more accurate, especially for baking. Use the cup conversions below when you don't have a scale, and stick to spoon-and-level measuring for flours to avoid over-packing.
Do these numbers work for metric cups?
The table uses the US cup (236.588 ml). For metric or Australian cups (250 ml), multiply the listed cup amount by 0.946. For 550 g of flour that's about 4.16 metric cups instead of 4.4 US cups.
How accurate is converting 550 g to cups?
Cup conversions carry a ±3–5% margin because of how loosely or tightly an ingredient packs. For soups, stews, and most everyday cooking that's fine. For bread, pastry, and other precision bakes, weigh the 550 g directly.