Convert Active Dry Yeast from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?

1 US cup of active dry yeast (dried yeast) is 144 grams, about 5.08 ounces. 0.5 US cups of active dry yeast is 72 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Active dry yeast is granulated yeast that needs to be dissolved in warm liquid before mixing into dough. One metric cup (250 ml) of active dry yeast weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where one teaspoon weighs about 3 grams; a 7 g sachet covers a single loaf of bread.

Small differences in yeast quantity change how fast a dough rises and how it tastes when baked. Weighing in grams takes the guesswork out of measuring this tiny but powerful ingredient.

Also known as

  • dried yeast
  • traditional yeast
  • regular yeast

Instant yeast is milled finer and dissolves straight into dry ingredients, while active dry yeast needs to be rehydrated in warm liquid first. Swap one for the other 1:1 by weight, and expect a similar rise as long as you adjust the method to match. See instant yeast in US cups.

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Common Active Dry Yeast Conversions

Here are the most common active dry yeast conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)36 g
0.5 cups (US)72 g
0.75 cups (US)108 g
1 cup (US)144 g
1.25 cups (US)180 g
1.5 cups (US)216 g
2 cups (US)288 g
2.5 cups (US)360 g
3 cups (US)432 g

Active Dry Yeast Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting active dry yeast from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup36 g1.27 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup72 g2.54 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup144 g5.08 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup288 g10.16 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?
1 US cup of active dry yeast is 144 grams, or 5.08 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of active dry yeast is 72 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the active dry yeast converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?
1 US cup of active dry yeast is 144 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 72 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup active dry yeast in grams
How many US cups of active dry yeast is 144 grams?
144 grams of active dry yeast is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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