Convert Arrowroot from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of arrowroot?

1 US cup of arrowroot (arrowroot powder) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of arrowroot is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of arrowroot is 0.48 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Arrowroot is a fine white starch ground from the root of the arrowroot plant, used to thicken sauces, fruit fillings, and glazes without clouding them. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 128 grams or 4.52 ounces. When a recipe lists arrowroot in cups but your packet only shows grams, converting by weight keeps a sauce from turning thin or gluey.

Arrowroot is a light powder that settles and compacts when scooped, so a cup measured by eye can swing by several grams. Weighing it gives a steadier thickening result across gravies, pie fillings, and custards.

Also known as

  • arrowroot powder
  • arrowroot starch
  • arrowroot flour

Corn flour (cornstarch) is the everyday stand-in for arrowroot, and the two swap 1:1 as thickeners. Arrowroot sets clearer and copes better with acidic or frozen sauces, while corn flour is cheaper and clouds a little. They weigh close per cup (128 g vs 120 g). See our Corn Flour converter.

Tapioca starch is arrowroot's close cousin, another clear-setting root starch that swaps 1:1. Tapioca is a little lighter per cup (120 g vs 128 g) and sets a stretchier, glossier gel, while arrowroot sets firmer and copes well with acidic sauces. See our Tapioca Starch converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Arrowroot Measurement Converter

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Common Arrowroot Conversions

Here are the most common arrowroot conversions from cups (US) to cups.

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Arrowroot Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting arrowroot from Cup (US) to Cup and other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup30.72 g1.08 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup61.44 g2.17 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup122.88 g4.34 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup245.76 g8.68 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 US cup of arrowroot?
1 US cup of arrowroot is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of arrowroot is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. 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 arrowroot converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of arrowroot?
1.5 US cups of arrowroot is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of arrowroot is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 US cups of arrowroot?
2 US cups of arrowroot is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of arrowroot is 0.96 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many US cups of arrowroot is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of arrowroot is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 US cup of arrowroot powder?
Arrowroot powder is another name for arrowroot, so 1 US cup of arrowroot powder is 0.96 cups, exactly the same as arrowroot. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many cups is 1/2 US cup of arrowroot?
1/2 US cup of arrowroot is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of arrowroot is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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