50 grams to cups, every ingredient
50 grams is a small amount, so the answer is often easier to measure with spoons than with cups. 50 grams of granulated sugar is about ¼ cup, while 50 grams of cocoa powder fills more than half a cup. Find your ingredient below; the last column shows how to measure it with standard cups and spoons.
| Ingredient | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Flours & starches | ||
| All-purpose flour | 0.42 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Bread flour | 0.42 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Cake flour | 0.42 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Whole wheat flour | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Self-rising flour | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Almond flour | 0.52 | ½ cup + 1 tsp |
| Almond meal | 0.6 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Oat flour | 0.54 | ½ cup + 2 tsp |
| Cornstarch | 0.45 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp |
| Sugars | ||
| Granulated sugar | 0.25 | ¼ cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.23 | 3 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Superfine (caster) sugar | 0.26 | ¼ cup + ½ tsp |
| Fats & oils | ||
| Butter | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Vegetable oil | 0.25 | ¼ cup |
| Olive oil | 0.25 | ¼ cup |
| Coconut oil | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Vegetable shortening | 0.27 | ¼ cup + 1 tsp |
| Peanut butter | 0.19 | 3 tbsp |
| Liquids & dairy | ||
| Water | 0.21 | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Milk | 0.2 | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Heavy cream | 0.21 | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 0.2 | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Yogurt | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Greek yogurt | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Sour cream | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Cream cheese | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Syrups & sweeteners | ||
| Honey | 0.15 | 2 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Maple syrup | 0.16 | 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Molasses | 0.15 | 2 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Corn syrup | 0.16 | 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 0.16 | 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Grains, nuts & add-ins | ||
| Cocoa powder | 0.6 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
| Rolled oats | 0.56 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Rice (uncooked) | 0.25 | ¼ cup |
| Rice (cooked) | 0.32 | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Cornmeal | 0.32 | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp |
| Chocolate chips | 0.29 | ¼ cup + 2 tsp |
| Shredded coconut | 0.59 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Raisins | 0.34 | ⅓ cup |
| Leaveners & salt | ||
| Baking powder | 0.26 | ¼ cup + ½ tsp |
| Baking soda | 0.23 | 3 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Table salt | 0.17 | 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp |
| Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) | 0.39 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Kosher salt (Morton) | 0.2 | 3 tbsp + ½ tsp |
| Instant yeast | 0.33 | ⅓ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 0.22 | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp |
US cups (236.6 mL), spooned and leveled; brown sugar packed. "In the kitchen" amounts are rounded to the nearest ½ teaspoon.
Where 50 grams turns up
Metric recipes use 50 grams for the supporting ingredients: the cocoa in a chocolate cake, the butter in a crumble topping, the sugar in a batch of muffins, a handful of nuts or chocolate chips. Here's how those look in American measures:
- Butter: 50 g is about 3.5 tablespoons, a little under half a stick.
- Granulated sugar: 50 g is ¼ cup.
- Cocoa powder: 50 g is ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp.
- Chocolate chips: 50 g is ¼ cup + 2 tsp.
- All-purpose flour: 50 g is ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp.
Why small amounts are worth weighing
With small amounts, a heaped tablespoon here or a sloppy level there makes a bigger difference relative to the total. Being 10 grams off on 50 grams of cocoa is a 20% error, which you'll taste. If you have a scale, small amounts of strongly flavored ingredients like cocoa, salt and spices are where it helps most.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 50 grams of flour?
50 grams of all-purpose flour is about 0.42 cups, or ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp.
How many cups is 50 grams of sugar?
50 grams of granulated sugar is about 0.25 cups, which is ¼ cup.
How many tablespoons is 50 grams of butter?
50 grams of butter is about 3.5 tablespoons, a little under half a US stick.
How many cups is 50 grams of cocoa powder?
50 grams of cocoa powder is about 0.6 cups, or ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp.
Is 50 grams a quarter cup?
Only for some ingredients. 50 grams of granulated sugar is about ¼ cup, but 50 grams of flour is a little over ⅓ cup and 50 grams of honey is much less than ¼ cup.