Convert Milk from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of milk?

1 cup of milk (whole milk) is 258 grams. 2 cups of milk is 516 grams. 1/2 cup of milk is 129 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of milk is 64.5 grams. 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. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 →

Milk is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Delicious on its own, poured over cereal, or stirred into a cup of tea, it is equally at home in cooking and baking — from creamy mac and cheese and white sauces to pancakes, custards, quiches, and cakes. Whole milk is the most common choice for recipes, adding richness and moisture to both sweet and savoury dishes. One metric cup (250 ml) of whole milk weighs approximately 258 grams or 9.10 ounces.

Measuring milk by weight rather than volume gives more consistent results, especially in baking where the right amount of liquid affects texture and rise. This page lets you convert milk between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • whole milk
  • full-fat milk
  • UHT milk
  • skim milk

Milk Calculator

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Buttermilk Substitute Calculator

Buttermilk is thicker and more acidic than milk. It adds tenderness to baked goods and works well in pancakes, cakes, and marinades. If a recipe calls for buttermilk and you only have milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar per cup as a substitute. See our Buttermilk converter.

Powdered milk is dehydrated milk ground to a fine powder, used to boost protein in breads or to stand in for liquid milk when reconstituted. To swap powdered for liquid milk, mix 3 tablespoons of powder with 1 cup of water for a close match in volume and richness. See our Powdered Milk converter.

Condensed milk is milk with most of its water removed and a heavy dose of added sugar, so it is far thicker and sweeter than regular milk. The two are not a 1:1 swap; for a quick stand-in for condensed milk, gently simmer milk with sugar until reduced and thickened. See our Condensed Milk converter.

Evaporated milk is unsweetened milk reduced by about 60% in volume, leaving a thicker, richer liquid than regular milk. To use evaporated in place of milk, dilute with an equal part water; to use milk in place of evaporated, gently simmer to reduce by half. See our Evaporated Milk converter.

Heavy cream is far richer than milk, with around 36% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); for a closer stand-in when a recipe calls for heavy cream, mix 3/4 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of melted butter. See our Heavy Cream converter.

Tinned full-fat coconut milk is much richer than dairy milk, with around 20% fat to whole milk's 3 to 4%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume for a dairy-free result, but expect a coconut flavour and thicker body in curries and bakes. See our Coconut Milk converter.

Almond milk is much thinner than dairy milk, with around 1 to 2% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in pancakes, cocoa, and cake batters for a dairy-free result, with a slightly less rich crumb. See our Almond Milk converter.

Soy milk is the non-dairy milk that bakes and cooks closest to dairy, since its 3% protein curdles and foams like cow's milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in custards, cream sauces, and bakes. See our Soy Milk converter.

Oat milk is creamier in mouthfeel than dairy milk while staying lower in fat (around 3% to 3 to 4%). They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in coffee, smoothies, and bakes for a dairy-free result with a sweeter, starchier body. See our Oat Milk converter.

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Milk Measurement Converter

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Common Milk Conversions

Here are the most common milk conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups64.5 g
0.5 cups129 g
0.75 cups193.5 g
1 cup258 g
1.25 cups322.5 g
1.5 cups387 g
2 cups516 g
2.5 cups645 g
3 cups774 g

Milk Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting milk from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup64.5 g2.28 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup129 g4.55 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup258 g9.1 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup516 g18.2 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of milk?
1 cup of milk is 258 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of milk is 516 grams and 0.5 cups is 129 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 milk converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of milk?
1.5 cups of milk is 387 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of milk is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 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 cups of milk?
2 cups of milk is 516 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of milk is 258 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 cups of milk is 258 grams?
258 grams of milk is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists 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 cup of whole milk?
Whole milk is another name for milk, so 1 cup of whole milk is 258 grams, exactly the same as milk. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 516 grams and 0.5 cups is 129 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are milk and whole milk the same thing?
Yes. Whole milk is another name for milk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of milk is 258 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 516 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of milk?
1/2 cup of milk is 129 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of milk is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 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.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of milk?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of milk is 64.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of milk is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 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.

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