Convert Self Raising Flour from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of self raising flour?

1 US cup of self raising flour (Self-Rising Flour) is 134.4 grams, about 4.74 ounces. 0.5 US cups of self raising flour is 67.2 grams and 2 US cups is 268.8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Self-raising flour is a convenient baking ingredient that contains all-purpose or plain flour mixed with a leavening agent, usually baking powder. It’s widely used in recipes for cakes, muffins, scones, and pancakes. Known as self-rising flour in the United States, this flour helps baked goods rise without the need to add extra baking powder or soda.

As measuring flour inconsistently can affect the rise and texture of your baking, converting it by weight gives better, more reliable results. This page provides accurate conversions between grams, cups, and tablespoons for self-raising flour

Also known as

  • Self-Rising Flour

Self Raising Flour Calculator

Make your own self-raising flour from plain flour and baking powder.

Self Raising Flour Calculator

Plain flour is self-raising flour without the leavener, matched in weight per cup (140 g each). Add baking powder to plain flour to make your own, or use the self-raising flour calculator to get the amounts right. See our Plain Flour converter.

Cake flour is softer and lower in protein than self-raising flour (around 7 to 9% vs 10 to 12%) and lighter per cup (130 g vs 140 g). It gives a tender crumb but carries no leavener, so add your own baking powder when swapping it in. See our Cake Flour converter.

Bread flour is higher in protein than self-raising flour (around 12 to 14% vs 10 to 12%) and heavier per cup (150 g vs 140 g), with no built-in leavener. Use it for chew in yeasted bakes, self-raising flour for an even rise in cakes and scones. See our Bread Flour converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Common Self Raising Flour Conversions

Here are the most common self raising flour conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)33.6 g
0.5 cups (US)67.2 g
0.75 cups (US)100.8 g
1 cup (US)134.4 g
1.25 cups (US)168 g
1.5 cups (US)201.6 g
2 cups (US)268.8 g
2.5 cups (US)336 g
3 cups (US)403.2 g

Self Raising Flour Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup33.6 g1.19 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup67.2 g2.37 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup134.4 g4.74 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup268.8 g9.48 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of self raising flour?
1 US cup of self raising flour is 134.4 grams, or 4.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of self raising flour is 67.2 grams and 2 US cups is 268.8 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 self raising flour converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of self raising flour?
1 US cup of self raising flour is 134.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 67.2 grams and 2 US cups is 268.8 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 self raising flour in grams
How many US cups of self raising flour is 134.4 grams?
134.4 grams of self raising flour 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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