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½ US Cup Self-Rising Flour = 56.5g

½ US Cup of self-rising flour weighs 56.5 grams (1.99 ounces or 0.12 pounds; 118.3 mL or 8 tablespoons in volume) when measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 113g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 1.99 oz (0.12 lb) • Volume: 118.3 mL (8 tbsp)

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Measuring density
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0.5 US cup Self-Rising Flour (spooned & leveled) =
56.5 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.50 cups
1/2 cup
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Grams
56.5 g
Ounces
1.99 oz
US Cups
½ cup
Metric (250mL)
0.47 c
Tablespoons
8 tbsp
Milliliters
118.3 mL

Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (113g/cup). Switching to dip scooped (135g/cup) changes each cup by 22g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.

Batch Scaling Around ½ US Cup Self-Rising Flour

Batch scaling conversion table around ½ US Cup of Self-Rising Flour (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 28.3g (1 oz) ¼ cup 59.1 mL
Standard (1×) 56.5g (1.99 oz) ½ cup 118.3 mL
1.5× Batch 84.8g (2.99 oz) ¾ cup 177.4 mL
Double Batch (2×) 113g (3.99 oz) 1 cup 236.6 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 169.5g (5.98 oz) 1 ½ cups 354.9 mL

Measuring ½ US Cup of Self-Rising Flour in the Kitchen

Measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 113g per US cup, ½ US cup of self-rising flour weighs 56.5 grams (1.99 ounces). Measured using the dip scooped method (135g/cup), that same ½ cup holds 67.5g — a 11g difference in your mixing bowl.

Whisk briefly to evenly disperse the baking powder and salt before spooning into the measuring cup.

Source note: King Arthur Baking reference (113g/cup) & USDA FDC #169745

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is ½ cup of self-rising flour? ▾

½ US Cup of self-rising flour measured spooned & leveled weighs 56.5 grams (1.99 ounces).

Can I swap self-rising flour for all-purpose flour? ▾

Only if you omit the baking powder and reduce salt called for in the recipe accordingly.

Does self-rising flour lose its potency? ▾

Yes, the premixed baking powder degrades over 6-9 months when exposed to atmospheric humidity.