Convert Bread Flour from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of bread flour?

1 US cup of bread flour (strong flour) is 144 grams. 2 US cups of bread flour is 288 grams. 1/2 US cup of bread flour is 72 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of bread flour is 36 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Bread flour is high-protein wheat flour (around 12 to 14%) milled from hard wheat, giving the strong gluten that yeasted bakes need for chew and lift. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. When a recipe calls for bread flour in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight delivers the pull and texture of a proper loaf or pizza base.

Bread flour is sold in 1 kg or 1.5 kg bags, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Weighing in grams keeps hydration steady, which matters more in yeasted dough than almost any other bake.

Also known as

  • strong flour
  • strong white flour
  • high-gluten flour

Plain flour carries less protein than bread flour (around 10 to 12% vs 12 to 14%), so it gives a softer, less chewy crumb. They are close in weight (140 g vs 150 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in sandwich loaves and pizza for a tender, less elastic result. See what 1 US cup of plain flour is in grams.

Cake flour is low-protein and bread flour is high-protein, so they sit at opposite ends of the wheat-flour spectrum. They differ by cup (130 g vs 150 g); they are not a straight swap, but blending half cake and half bread flour gives roughly the protein of plain flour. See what 1 US cup of cake flour is in grams.

Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder blended in, so it is lower in protein than bread flour (around 10 to 12% vs 12 to 14%) and lighter per cup (140 g vs 150 g). Reach for bread flour when a bake needs chew and structure, self-raising when it needs an even rise. See what 1 US cup of self raising flour is in grams.

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Common Bread Flour Conversions

Here are the most common bread flour 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

Bread Flour Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)gramscupounceslbkgtbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)36 g0.24 cup1.27 oz0.08 lb0.04 kg4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)72 g0.48 cup2.54 oz0.16 lb0.07 kg8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)144 g0.96 cup5.08 oz0.32 lb0.14 kg16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)288 g1.92 cup10.16 oz0.63 lb0.29 kg32 tbsp96 tsp

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of bread flour in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of bread flour in grams?
1 US cup of bread flour is 144 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of bread flour 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 bread flour converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of bread flour?
1.5 US cups of bread flour is 216 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bread flour 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.
What is 2 US cups of bread flour in grams?
2 US cups of bread flour is 288 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of bread flour 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 bread flour is 144 grams?
144 grams of bread flour 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.
Are bread flour and strong flour the same thing?
Yes. Strong flour is another name for bread flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of bread flour is 144 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) bread flour in grams?
1/2 US cup of bread flour is 72 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bread flour is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. 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.
What is 1/4 cup (US) bread flour in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of bread flour is 36 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of bread flour is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Is 1 cup of bread flour 150 or 144 grams?
A cup of bread flour weighs 150 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 144 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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