Almond flour and almond meal cups to grams
Almond flour is much lighter than wheat flour by the cup. Finely ground almond flour weighs about 96 grams per cup, and coarser almond meal about 84 grams.
| Cups | Almond flour | Almond meal |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 12 g | 11 g |
| ¼ cup | 24 g | 21 g |
| ⅓ cup | 32 g | 28 g |
| ½ cup | 48 g | 42 g |
| ⅔ cup | 64 g | 56 g |
| ¾ cup | 72 g | 63 g |
| 1 cup | 96 g | 84 g |
| 1 ½ cups | 144 g | 126 g |
| 2 cups | 192 g | 168 g |
| 3 cups | 288 g | 252 g |
Both figures come from King Arthur Baking's ingredient weight chart. Spoon the flour into the cup and level it without pressing.
Grams of almond flour to cups
| Grams | Cups (decimal) | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.26 | ¼ cup + ½ tsp |
| 50 g | 0.52 | ½ cup + 1 tsp |
| 75 g | 0.78 | ¾ cup + 1 ½ tsp |
| 96 g | 1 | 1 cup |
| 100 g | 1.04 | 1 cup + 2 tsp |
| 150 g | 1.56 | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp |
| 200 g | 2.08 | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 250 g | 2.6 | 2 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 300 g | 3.13 | 3 cups + 2 tbsp |
Almond flour vs almond meal
Almond flour is usually made from blanched almonds, with the skins removed, and ground very fine. Almond meal is often ground with the skins on and is coarser, which is why a cup of it holds less weight. In cookies, macarons and cakes, the finer flour gives a smoother, lighter result; almond meal works well in rustic bakes, crumb toppings and coatings. If a recipe asks for one and you have the other, swap them by weight rather than by the cup.
Can almond flour replace wheat flour?
Not one for one. Almond flour has no gluten, so it can't build the structure that holds a bread or a light sponge together. It also weighs less per cup and carries much more fat. Recipes written for almond flour account for this with extra eggs or binders. For the best results, use recipes developed for almond flour instead of converting a wheat recipe.
Measuring almond flour
Almond flour tends to clump, especially when it's cold. Break up the lumps with a whisk or fork before you measure, then spoon it into the cup and level it. Because of its natural oils, almond flour keeps best in the fridge or freezer. Let it come to room temperature before measuring so the clumps don't throw off the cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of almond flour?
One cup of almond flour weighs about 96 grams when spooned and leveled.
How many grams is 1 cup of almond meal?
One cup of almond meal weighs about 84 grams. It's coarser than almond flour, so the same cup holds less.
How many grams is ½ cup of almond flour?
Half a cup of almond flour is about 48 grams, and 1 ½ cups is about 144 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of almond flour?
100 grams of almond flour is about 1.04 cups, a little over 1 cup.
Is almond flour the same as almond meal?
Not quite. Almond flour is finer and usually made from skinned almonds. Almond meal is coarser and often includes the skins. Swap them by weight, and expect a slightly coarser texture with almond meal.
Can I use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Not one for one. Almond flour has no gluten and is lighter by the cup, so a wheat recipe usually won't hold together. Use recipes written for almond flour.