1 cup of bread flour in grams
1 cup of bread flour ≈ 127 grams
That is about 4.48 ounces. Also sold as strong flour. One US cup of bread flour weighs 127 g.
Why this number is approximate
Slightly denser than all-purpose because of its higher protein content. The extra gluten is what gives bread its chew.
Bread flour conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 31.8 g | 1.12 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 42.3 g | 1.49 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 63.5 g | 2.24 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 84.7 g | 2.99 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 95.3 g | 3.36 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 127 g | 4.48 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 191 g | 6.72 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 254 g | 8.96 oz | 32 |
| 2 1/2 | 318 g | 11.2 oz | 40 |
| 3 | 381 g | 13.4 oz | 48 |
| 4 | 508 g | 17.9 oz | 64 |
Weigh it if you can
Volume measures are convenient but imprecise — the same cup can hold noticeably different amounts depending on how the ingredient is packed, how humid the room is, and whether it was sifted. A digital kitchen scale removes the variable entirely, which is why professional and European recipes give weights. If you bake regularly, a scale is the cheapest accuracy upgrade available.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of bread flour?
About 127 grams, or 4.48 ounces.
How many grams in a cup of bread flour?
Roughly 127 grams per US cup.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml; a metric cup — used in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe — is 250 ml, about 6% larger. An imperial cup, still seen in older British recipes, is 284 ml. For a cup of bread flour that is a difference of roughly 7.2 g between US and metric.
Should I sift before or after measuring?
It matters, and recipes are often ambiguous. "1 cup sifted flour" means sift first, then measure — which gives less flour than "1 cup flour, sifted", where you measure first. When in doubt, weigh.
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