The conversion of 1 cup to grams depends on the ingredient being measured:
- All-purpose flour: about 120 to 125 grams per cup
- Granulated sugar: about 200 grams per cup
- Brown sugar: about 195 to 220 grams per cup
- Butter: about 225 to 240 grams per cup
- Milk and other liquids: about 240 to 250 grams (or milliliters) per cup
- Honey: around 336 grams per cup
- Vegetable oil: about 217 grams per cup
This shows the importance of knowing the specific ingredient for accurate conversion, as 1 cup is a volume measurement and grams measure weight, so the density of each ingredient makes the weight vary significantly for the same volume.