28 grams is about 1/8 cup sugar, a little under 1/4 cup flour, 2 tbsp butter, or 1.9 tbsp water. Convert 28g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
28 Grams to Cups Converter
This converter starts with 28 grams and adjusts the result by ingredient, so the answer changes depending on what you pick. A cup of flour, sugar, butter, or water all weighs differently, which is why the same 28g amount can lead to very different volume measurements.
Use the calculator above to turn 28 grams into cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons in seconds. It’s a handy shortcut when a recipe is written by weight but your measuring tools are all volume-based.
28 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
The chart below gives a fast reference for 28 grams across common ingredients. It’s useful when you want a quick estimate without pulling out a scale and doing the math yourself.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 28 Grams to Cups | 28 Grams to Tbsp | 28 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.233 | 3.73 | 11.2 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.233 | 3.73 | 11.2 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.224 | 3.58 | 10.75 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.22 | 3.53 | 10.58 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.292 | 4.67 | 14 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.14 | 2.24 | 6.72 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.14 | 2.24 | 6.72 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.14 | 2.24 | 6.72 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.124 | 1.99 | 5.97 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.127 | 2.04 | 6.11 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.233 | 3.73 | 11.2 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.233 | 3.73 | 11.2 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.123 | 1.97 | 5.92 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.117 | 1.87 | 5.6 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.117 | 1.87 | 5.6 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.118 | 1.89 | 5.67 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.118 | 1.89 | 5.67 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.233 | 3.73 | 11.2 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.114 | 1.83 | 5.49 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.114 | 1.83 | 5.49 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.114 | 1.83 | 5.49 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.117 | 1.87 | 5.6 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.118 | 1.88 | 5.65 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.118 | 1.88 | 5.65 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.124 | 1.99 | 5.97 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.092 | 1.46 | 4.39 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.124 | 1.99 | 5.97 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.248 | 3.96 | 11.89 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.248 | 3.96 | 11.89 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.151 | 2.42 | 7.26 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.151 | 2.42 | 7.26 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.177 | 2.84 | 8.51 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.311 | 4.98 | 14.93 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.311 | 4.98 | 14.93 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.165 | 2.64 | 7.91 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.165 | 2.64 | 7.91 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.329 | 5.27 | 15.81 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.219 | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.259 | 4.15 | 12.44 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.109 | 1.74 | 5.21 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.128 | 2.05 | 6.17 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.083 | 1.33 | 3.99 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.127 | 2.04 | 6.11 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.082 | 1.32 | 3.95 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.115 | 1.84 | 5.53 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.189 | 3.03 | 9.08 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.169 | 2.7 | 8.1 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.308 | 4.92 | 14.77 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.114 | 1.83 | 5.49 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.196 | 3.13 | 9.4 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.2 | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.171 | 2.73 | 8.2 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.158 | 2.53 | 7.59 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.146 | 2.33 | 7 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.165 | 2.64 | 7.91 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.341 | 5.46 | 16.39 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
Why 28 Grams Can Look Different from One Ingredient to the Next
Grams measure weight, while cups measure volume. That’s why 28 grams of a light ingredient like flour or oats takes up a different amount of space than 28 grams of honey, peanut butter, or molasses.
For baking, a kitchen scale is still the most reliable way to measure. If you just need a fast kitchen estimate, though, the converter and table above are a practical stand-in.
