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), so 1 cup is 258 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 248 g.
- 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 →
Related Milk Ingredients
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 what 1 cup of buttermilk is in grams.
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 about 4 tablespoons of powder with 1 cup of water for a close match in volume and richness. See what 1 cup of powdered milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of condensed milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of evaporated milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of heavy cream is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of coconut milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of almond milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of soy milk is in grams.
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 what 1 cup of oat milk is in grams.
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258 GramsMilk Calculators & Baking Tools
Working with milk? These tools handle the jobs a converter cannot.
- Buttermilk Substitute Calculator Make buttermilk from milk and an acid in the amount you need.
- Powdered Milk to Liquid Milk Calculator Work out how much powder and water make the milk your recipe needs.
- Juice Yield Calculator Balance how much milk to blend into a juice or smoothie.
- Pan Size Converter Rescale a recipe for a different cake tin size.
- Recipe Scaler Scale any recipe up or down and keep every ingredient in ratio.
Common Milk Conversions
Here are the most common milk conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 64.5 g |
| 0.5 cups | 129 g |
| 0.75 cups | 193.5 g |
| 1 cup | 258 g |
| 1.25 cups | 322.5 g |
| 1.5 cups | 387 g |
| 2 cups | 516 g |
| 2.5 cups | 645 g |
| 3 cups | 774 g |
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 milk in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of milk in grams?
- 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 above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of milk in grams?
- 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of whole milk in grams?
- 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.