18 grams is about 0.09 cup sugar, 0.15 cup flour, 1.3 tbsp butter, or 1.2 tbsp water. Convert 18g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
18 Grams to Cups Converter
This converter is tuned for 18 grams and adjusts the answer by ingredient. An 18g scoop of sugar, flour, butter, or water will not fill the same amount of space, so the cup conversion changes depending on what you choose.
Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the same 18 grams can look very different from one ingredient to the next. Fluffy powders, packed sugars, and dense liquids each behave a little differently, which is why density matters here.
18 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
The table below gives a quick snapshot of what 18 grams works out to for each ingredient. It is useful when a recipe calls for 18g and you want a practical estimate in cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 18 Grams to Cups | 18 Grams to Tbsp | 18 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.144 | 2.3 | 6.91 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.142 | 2.27 | 6.8 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.188 | 3 | 9 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.09 | 1.44 | 4.32 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.09 | 1.44 | 4.32 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.09 | 1.44 | 4.32 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.082 | 1.31 | 3.93 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.079 | 1.27 | 3.81 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.076 | 1.22 | 3.65 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.076 | 1.22 | 3.65 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.073 | 1.18 | 3.53 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.073 | 1.18 | 3.53 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.073 | 1.18 | 3.53 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.076 | 1.21 | 3.63 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.076 | 1.21 | 3.63 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.059 | 0.94 | 2.82 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.08 | 1.28 | 3.84 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.159 | 2.55 | 7.65 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.159 | 2.55 | 7.65 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.18 | 2.88 | 8.64 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.18 | 2.88 | 8.64 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.097 | 1.56 | 4.67 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.097 | 1.56 | 4.67 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.114 | 1.82 | 5.47 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.106 | 1.69 | 5.08 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.106 | 1.69 | 5.08 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.212 | 3.39 | 10.16 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.141 | 2.25 | 6.75 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.18 | 2.88 | 8.64 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.167 | 2.67 | 8 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.07 | 1.12 | 3.35 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.083 | 1.32 | 3.96 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.56 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.082 | 1.31 | 3.93 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.053 | 0.85 | 2.54 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.074 | 1.19 | 3.56 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.129 | 2.06 | 6.17 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.129 | 2.06 | 6.17 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.122 | 1.95 | 5.84 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.108 | 1.73 | 5.23 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.198 | 3.16 | 9.49 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.073 | 1.18 | 3.53 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.126 | 2.01 | 6.04 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.129 | 2.06 | 6.17 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.11 | 1.76 | 5.27 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.102 | 1.63 | 4.88 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.094 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.106 | 1.69 | 5.08 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.22 | 3.51 | 10.54 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.18 | 2.88 | 8.64 |
Why 18 Grams Is Different for Each Ingredient
Even though 18 grams never changes, the cup reading does. A fluffy ingredient like flour or cocoa powder takes up more room than something dense like honey, molasses, or peanut butter, so the volume shifts quite a bit.
For the most accurate baking results, a kitchen scale still beats scooping by volume. That said, when you need a fast estimate, the calculator and table above make it easy to turn 18g into a workable cup, tablespoon, or teaspoon amount.
