42 grams is about just over 1/5 cup sugar, 7/20 cup flour, 3 tbsp butter, or 2.8 tbsp water. Convert 42g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
42 Grams to Cups Converter
This page centers on 42 grams, a handy amount when you’re scaling down a recipe or checking a small serving. Pick an ingredient and the calculator will translate that weight into cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.
Because cups measure volume and grams measure mass, the answer changes from one ingredient to the next. Fluffier dry goods take up more room, while denser or stickier foods take up less.
42 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
If you need the number at a glance, the chart below lays out the approximate cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon equivalents for 42g across a wide range of ingredients.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 42 Grams to Cups | 42 Grams to Tbsp | 42 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.35 | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.35 | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.336 | 5.38 | 16.13 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.331 | 5.29 | 15.87 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.438 | 7 | 21 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.21 | 3.36 | 10.08 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.21 | 3.36 | 10.08 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.21 | 3.36 | 10.08 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.191 | 3.05 | 9.16 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.35 | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.35 | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.185 | 2.96 | 8.88 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.175 | 2.8 | 8.4 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.175 | 2.8 | 8.4 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.177 | 2.84 | 8.51 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.177 | 2.84 | 8.51 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.35 | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.171 | 2.74 | 8.23 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.171 | 2.74 | 8.23 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.171 | 2.74 | 8.23 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.175 | 2.8 | 8.4 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.176 | 2.82 | 8.47 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.176 | 2.82 | 8.47 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.137 | 2.2 | 6.59 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.187 | 2.99 | 8.96 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.372 | 5.95 | 17.84 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.372 | 5.95 | 17.84 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.42 | 6.72 | 20.16 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.42 | 6.72 | 20.16 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.227 | 3.63 | 10.9 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.227 | 3.63 | 10.9 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.266 | 4.25 | 12.76 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.467 | 7.47 | 22.4 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.467 | 7.47 | 22.4 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.247 | 3.95 | 11.86 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.247 | 3.95 | 11.86 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.494 | 7.91 | 23.72 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.328 | 5.25 | 15.75 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.42 | 6.72 | 20.16 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.389 | 6.22 | 18.67 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.163 | 2.6 | 7.81 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.193 | 3.08 | 9.25 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.125 | 1.99 | 5.98 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.191 | 3.05 | 9.16 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.124 | 1.98 | 5.93 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.173 | 2.77 | 8.3 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.3 | 4.8 | 14.4 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.3 | 4.8 | 14.4 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.284 | 4.54 | 13.62 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.253 | 4.05 | 12.14 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.462 | 7.38 | 22.15 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.171 | 2.74 | 8.23 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.294 | 4.7 | 14.1 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.3 | 4.8 | 14.4 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.256 | 4.1 | 12.29 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.237 | 3.8 | 11.39 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.219 | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.247 | 3.95 | 11.86 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.28 | 4.48 | 13.44 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.512 | 8.2 | 24.59 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.42 | 6.72 | 20.16 |
Why 42 Grams Doesn’t Land in the Same Cup Every Time
Forty-two grams is fixed on the scale, but the volume it fills depends on density. That is why 42 grams of flour, sugar, butter, and honey all end up with different cup amounts.
For serious baking, a scale is still the most reliable option. If you only need a quick approximation, though, the calculator and chart above give a practical shortcut for 42g.
