12 grams is about 1 tbsp sugar, 1/10 cup flour, 2.5 tsp butter, or 2.4 tsp water. Convert 12g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
12 Grams to Cups Converter
Use the calculator to turn 12 grams into cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for whatever ingredient you choose. Because each item has its own density, the volume changes from one ingredient to the next, whether you’re measuring flour, sugar, dairy, or sticky sweeteners like honey and molasses.
For a fast reference, the chart below lists 12-gram conversions for every ingredient in the dropdown. It’s handy when a recipe calls for 12g and you want a quick estimate without doing the math by hand.
12 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
The table below shows what 12 grams equals for each ingredient. Use it when a recipe lists 12g and you want a fast cup, tablespoon, or teaspoon estimate without pulling out a scale.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 12 Grams to Cups | 12 Grams to Tbsp | 12 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.096 | 1.54 | 4.61 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.094 | 1.51 | 4.54 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.06 | 0.96 | 2.88 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.06 | 0.96 | 2.88 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.06 | 0.96 | 2.88 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.56 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.055 | 0.87 | 2.62 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.54 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.05 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.05 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.051 | 0.81 | 2.43 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.051 | 0.81 | 2.43 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.049 | 0.78 | 2.35 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.049 | 0.78 | 2.35 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.049 | 0.78 | 2.35 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.05 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.05 | 0.81 | 2.42 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.05 | 0.81 | 2.42 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.56 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.039 | 0.63 | 1.88 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.56 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.106 | 1.7 | 5.1 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.106 | 1.7 | 5.1 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.065 | 1.04 | 3.11 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.065 | 1.04 | 3.11 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.076 | 1.22 | 3.65 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.133 | 2.13 | 6.4 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.133 | 2.13 | 6.4 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.071 | 1.13 | 3.39 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.071 | 1.13 | 3.39 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.141 | 2.26 | 6.78 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.094 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.111 | 1.78 | 5.33 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.047 | 0.74 | 2.23 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.055 | 0.88 | 2.64 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.036 | 0.57 | 1.71 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.055 | 0.87 | 2.62 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.035 | 0.57 | 1.69 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.049 | 0.79 | 2.37 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.086 | 1.37 | 4.11 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.086 | 1.37 | 4.11 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.081 | 1.3 | 3.89 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.072 | 1.16 | 3.47 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.132 | 2.11 | 6.33 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.049 | 0.78 | 2.35 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.084 | 1.34 | 4.03 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.086 | 1.37 | 4.11 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.073 | 1.17 | 3.51 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.068 | 1.08 | 3.25 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.063 | 1 | 3 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.071 | 1.13 | 3.39 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.146 | 2.34 | 7.02 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
Why 12 Grams Is Different for Each Ingredient
Twelve grams always weighs the same, but it doesn’t take up the same amount of space in every ingredient. That’s why 12 grams of sugar is close to 1 tablespoon, while 12 grams of flour is around 1/10 cup and 12 grams of honey lands closer to 2 teaspoons.
When precision matters, a kitchen scale is still the safest choice, especially in baking. Scooping, packing, sifting, and melting all change how much fits in a cup, so the 12-gram calculator and table above work best as practical estimates.
