200 Grams To Cups [+ CALCULATOR]

Measuring out 200 grams to cups is not what you think.

The quick answer is it depends. You will have a different result depending on the ingredient you are measuring.

For all-purpose flour, 200 grams equals about 1.6 cups. Granulated sugar is about 1 cup; for butter, you’re looking at roughly 7/8 cup.

Why it matters

Whether you want to get the details about measuring ingredients or you’re just looking for the quick answer to “convert 200 grams to cups”, you’ve come to the right place!

It’s definitely not a good idea to guess the answer to converting from grams to cups; you need a guideline to help you out.

Baking requires pretty close to perfect measuring as it is science as much as it is art. Try this simple converter if you’re looking for quick measurement calculations.

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Essentially, when doing this conversion, you are changing the way you measure from weight to volume. Or the other way around. This is because cups are units of volume, and grams measure weight in the metric system.

Conversion Chart For Different Types Of Flour

Note that all the measurements below are for a level cup. This means that the cup has been filled and leveled off at the top with a knife or the back of a spoon.

When you measure in cups, it’s essential to ensure the ingredient you’re measuring is lump-free. Then, the cup should be filled and then leveled off.

You can imagine that measuring heaped cups or spoons will not make for an accurate and consistent technique. Check out my articles on How Many Cups In A Liter, How Many Cups In A Pound Of Pasta, and How Many Ounces Are In A Quart.

200 Grams To Cups For Flour

Here is a comprehensive chart to print out and keep close at hand for all those conversion moments.

Type of flour	In cups versus 200g
All-purpose flour	1.6 cups
00 flour	1.57 cups
Semolina flour	1.2 cups
Whole-wheat flour	1.54 cups
Bread flour	1.57 cups
Almond flour	2.08 cups
Cake flour	2 cups
Chestnut flour	2.22 cups
Coconut flour	1.79 cups
Gluten-free flour, general	1.65 cups
Cornflour	1.31 cups
Rye flour	1.96 cups
Self-raising flour	1.6 cups
Tapioca flour	1.64 cups
Buckwheat flour	1.67 cups

200 Grams To Cups For Sugar

As with flour, not all sugars are equal. They vary in weight depending on how finely they are processed.

The simple answer if you’re working with regular granulated sugar is 200g is equal to 1 cup. Here is a little more detail about the other sugars:

Type of sugar	In cups versus 200g
Brown sugar	1 cup
Granulated sugar	1 cup
Castor sugar	0.88 cups
Icing sugar	1.6 cups

200 Grams To Cups For Butter

Here is a table to help you with converting butter or margarine from grams to cups. Check out How Many Tablespoons Are In One Cup Of Butter for a more detailed article.