Whole Wheat Flour — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of whole wheat flour weighs 113 grams (3.99 ounces or 7.1g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 119.4g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (113g/cup). Switching to scooped (135g/cup) changes each cup by 22g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Whole Wheat: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 113g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.1 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 14.1 g | 0.5 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 28.3 g | 1 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 37.7 g | 1.33 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 56.5 g | 1.99 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 75.3 g | 2.66 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 84.8 g | 2.99 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 113 g | 3.99 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 119.4 g | 4.21 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 169.5 g | 5.98 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 226 g | 7.97 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 339 g | 11.96 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 452 g | 15.94 oz |
Whole Wheat: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.09 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.22 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.44 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup | 0.66 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.88 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.11 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.33 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tsp | 1.77 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 2.21 c |
| 300 g | 2 ⅔ cups | 2.65 c |
| 400 g | 3 ½ cups + 2 tsp | 3.54 c |
| 500 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 4.42 c |
| 750 g | 6 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 6.64 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 8.85 c |
How to Measure Whole Wheat Flour Accurately
Fluff vigorously before measuring. The coarse bran flakes settle rapidly to the bottom of the canister over time.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 113 g
- Scooped 135 g
Data reference: King Arthur Baking (113g/cup) & USDA FDC #169746
Common Culinary Uses
- 100% whole wheat bread
- Rustic sandwich loaves
- Whole wheat pancakes
- Hearty bran muffins
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Replace up to 50% of white flour with equal weight whole wheat flour, adding 1-2 tbsp extra water
Exact Whole Wheat Flour Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Whole Wheat Flour Measuring FAQs
Why does whole wheat flour make dough thirsty? ▾
The high fiber bran and germ absorb significantly more water than endosperm starches, requiring hydration rest.
Does whole wheat flour expire faster than white flour? ▾
Yes, natural oils in the wheat germ oxidize over time; store in an airtight container in the freezer for freshness.