38 grams is about 3 tbsp sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 2.7 tbsp butter, or 2.6 tbsp water. Convert 38g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
38 Grams to Cups Converter
This page is centered on the everyday 38-gram portion. Instead of giving one fixed cup answer, it recalculates based on the ingredient you pick. That’s why 38 grams of flour, oats, or cocoa powder won’t match 38 grams of honey, molasses, or peanut butter.
Since cups measure volume and grams measure weight, denser ingredients usually pack into fewer cups while lighter ingredients need more space. Use the calculator above for a fast estimate and the chart below for a quick reference.
38 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
The table below shows what 38 grams looks like in cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. It’s a handy shortcut when you want to swap between a scale and standard measuring spoons without doing the math yourself.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 38 Grams to Cups | 38 Grams to Tbsp | 38 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.317 | 5.07 | 15.2 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.317 | 5.07 | 15.2 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.304 | 4.86 | 14.59 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.299 | 4.79 | 14.36 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.396 | 6.33 | 19 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.19 | 3.04 | 9.12 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.19 | 3.04 | 9.12 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.19 | 3.04 | 9.12 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.169 | 2.7 | 8.11 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.173 | 2.76 | 8.29 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.317 | 5.07 | 15.2 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.317 | 5.07 | 15.2 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.168 | 2.68 | 8.04 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.158 | 2.53 | 7.6 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.158 | 2.53 | 7.6 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.16 | 2.57 | 7.7 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.16 | 2.57 | 7.7 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.317 | 5.07 | 15.2 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.155 | 2.48 | 7.44 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.155 | 2.48 | 7.44 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.155 | 2.48 | 7.44 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.158 | 2.53 | 7.6 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.16 | 2.55 | 7.66 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.16 | 2.55 | 7.66 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.169 | 2.7 | 8.11 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.124 | 1.99 | 5.96 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.169 | 2.7 | 8.11 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.336 | 5.38 | 16.14 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.336 | 5.38 | 16.14 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.38 | 6.08 | 18.24 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.38 | 6.08 | 18.24 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.206 | 3.29 | 9.86 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.206 | 3.29 | 9.86 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.241 | 3.85 | 11.54 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.422 | 6.76 | 20.27 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.422 | 6.76 | 20.27 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.223 | 3.58 | 10.73 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.223 | 3.58 | 10.73 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.447 | 7.15 | 21.46 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.297 | 4.75 | 14.25 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.38 | 6.08 | 18.24 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.352 | 5.63 | 16.89 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.147 | 2.36 | 7.07 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.174 | 2.79 | 8.37 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.113 | 1.81 | 5.41 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.173 | 2.76 | 8.29 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.112 | 1.79 | 5.37 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.157 | 2.5 | 7.51 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.271 | 4.34 | 13.03 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.271 | 4.34 | 13.03 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.253 | 4.05 | 12.16 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.257 | 4.11 | 12.32 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.229 | 3.66 | 10.99 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.418 | 6.68 | 20.05 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.253 | 4.05 | 12.16 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.155 | 2.48 | 7.44 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.266 | 4.25 | 12.76 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.271 | 4.34 | 13.03 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.232 | 3.71 | 11.12 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.215 | 3.44 | 10.31 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.198 | 3.17 | 9.5 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.223 | 3.58 | 10.73 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.253 | 4.05 | 12.16 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.464 | 7.41 | 22.25 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.38 | 6.08 | 18.24 |
Why 38 Grams Is Different for Each Ingredient
Thirty-eight grams stays the same on a scale, but it can take up very different amounts of room in a measuring cup. That’s why 38g sugar may land near 3 tablespoons, while 38g honey is much smaller by volume.
If you want the most accurate baking result, weighing ingredients is still the safest route. But when you’re working quickly, the converter and chart above give you a dependable estimate even if the ingredient is packed, sifted, chopped, or melted.
