Batch Scaling Around ½ US Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 25g (0.88 oz) | ¼ cup | 59.1 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 50g (1.76 oz) | ½ cup | 118.3 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 75g (2.65 oz) | ¾ cup | 177.4 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 100g (3.53 oz) | 1 cup | 236.6 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 150g (5.29 oz) | 1 ½ cups | 354.9 mL |
Measuring ½ US Cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs in the Kitchen
Measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 100g per US cup, ½ US cup of graham cracker crumbs weighs 50 grams (1.76 ounces).
Spoon crushed crumbs into the cup and sweep level with a straight edge without pressing down. Firmly packing the crumbs into the cup can increase density from 100 grams to nearly 125 grams, disrupting your butter-to-crumb crust balance.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171328; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is ½ cup of graham cracker crumbs? ▾
½ US Cup of graham cracker crumbs measured Dip and sweep weighs 50 grams (1.76 ounces).
How many whole graham cracker sheets yield 100 grams of crumbs? ▾
Approximately 7 to 8 whole rectangular sheets of graham crackers weigh 100 grams and crush into 1 standard US cup of crumbs.
Why did my graham cracker crust turn out rock hard or greasy? ▾
Crust failures occur when crumb volume is guessed: too few crumbs leave excess melted butter pooling greasy, while too many crumbs make the crust crumbly.