Batch Scaling Around ½ US Cup Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 28.5g (1.01 oz) | ¼ cup | 59.1 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 57g (2.01 oz) | ½ cup | 118.3 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 85.5g (3.02 oz) | ¾ cup | 177.4 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 114g (4.02 oz) | 1 cup | 236.6 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 171g (6.03 oz) | 1 ½ cups | 354.9 mL |
Measuring ½ US Cup of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 114g per US cup, ½ US cup of cake flour weighs 57 grams (2.01 ounces). Measured using the sifted method (100g/cup), that same ½ cup holds 50g — a 7g difference in your mixing bowl.
Cake flour is milled extra fine and clumps easily in humidity; sift or whisk thoroughly before spooning into a measuring cup.
Source note: USDA FDC #169743 and Swan’s Down / King Arthur specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is ½ cup of cake flour? ▾
½ US Cup of cake flour measured spooned & leveled weighs 57 grams (2.01 ounces).
Should cake flour be sifted before or after measuring? ▾
Most classic recipes call for sifted flour; unsifted cake flour weighs 114g per cup, while sifted weighs approximately 100g.
Why does cake flour produce softer cakes? ▾
It is milled from soft winter wheat with 7-9% protein and chlorinated, which limits gluten development and sets starches faster.