Convert Active Dry Yeast from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?

1 US cup of active dry yeast (dried yeast) is 144 grams. 2 US cups of active dry yeast 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 our Instant Yeast converter.

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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 Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)36 g0.24 cup1.27 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)72 g0.48 cup2.54 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)144 g0.96 cup5.08 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)288 g1.92 cup10.16 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?
1 US cup of active dry yeast is 144 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of active dry yeast is 288 grams and 0.5 US cups is 72 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the active dry yeast converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of active dry yeast?
1.5 US cups of active dry yeast is 216 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 US cups of active dry yeast?
2 US cups of active dry yeast is 288 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 144 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
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 grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of dried yeast?
Dried yeast is another name for active dry yeast, so 1 US cup of dried yeast is 144 grams, exactly the same as active dry yeast. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 288 grams and 0.5 US cups is 72 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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