40 grams to cups

It depends on the ingredient: 40 g is 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp of granulated sugar, 3 tbsp of butter and 2 1/2 tbsp of water.

Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so 40 g fills a different number of cups for every ingredient. Find yours below, with an easy way to measure it using cups and spoons.

Amount

Unit

Ingredient

40 g all-purpose flour = 0.33 cups

1/3 cupto measure

5.3tablespoons

79 mlvolume

Cup size

40 grams to cups for every ingredient

Flours & Starches

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
All-purpose flour	0.33	1/3 cup
Bread flour	0.33	1/3 cup
Cake flour	0.33	1/3 cup
Self-rising flour	0.35	1/3 cup
Whole wheat flour	0.35	1/3 cup
Almond flour	0.42	1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp
Coconut flour	0.31	1/3 cup
Rye flour	0.38	1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tsp
Cornmeal	0.26	1/4 cup
Cornstarch	0.36	1/3 cup
Semolina	0.25	4 tbsp

Sugars & Sweeteners

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Granulated sugar	0.2	3 tbsp
Brown sugar (packed)	0.19	3 tbsp
Powdered sugar	0.35	1/3 cup
Honey	0.12	2 tbsp
Maple syrup	0.13	2 tbsp
Molasses	0.12	2 tbsp
Corn syrup	0.13	2 tbsp

Butter & Oils

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Butter	0.18	3 tbsp
Vegetable oil	0.18	3 tbsp
Olive oil	0.19	3 tbsp
Peanut butter	0.15	2 1/2 tbsp

Milk & Dairy

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Milk	0.16	2 1/2 tbsp
Buttermilk	0.16	2 1/2 tbsp
Heavy cream	0.17	2 1/2 tbsp
Sour cream	0.18	3 tbsp
Cream cheese	0.18	3 tbsp
Yogurt (plain)	0.16	2 1/2 tbsp

Water & Liquids

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Water	0.17	2 1/2 tbsp

Grains, Oats & Rice

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Rolled oats	0.44	1/3 cup + 2 tbsp
Rice (uncooked)	0.2	3 tbsp
Quinoa (uncooked)	0.24	4 tbsp

Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Walnuts (chopped)	0.35	1/3 cup
Almonds (whole)	0.28	1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp
Raisins	0.27	1/4 cup
Shredded coconut	0.47	1/2 cup

Baking Essentials

Ingredient	Cups	How to measure it
Cocoa powder	0.48	1/2 cup
Chocolate chips	0.24	4 tbsp
Table salt	0.14	2 tbsp
Baking powder	0.21	3 1/2 tbsp
Baking soda	0.14	2 tbsp

Frequently asked questions

How many cups is 40 grams?

It depends on the ingredient: 40 g is 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp of granulated sugar, 3 tbsp of butter and 2 1/2 tbsp of water.

How many cups is 40 grams of flour?

40 g of all-purpose flour is 0.33 cups (1/3 cup).

How many cups is 40 grams of sugar?

40 g of granulated sugar is 0.2 cups (3 tbsp).

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