55 grams is about 1/4 cup sugar, 0.46 cup flour, 3.88 tbsp butter, or 3.71 tbsp water. Convert 55g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
55 Grams to Cups Converter
This calculator is designed for recipe amounts that call for 55 grams. Enter the ingredient you are working with and it will estimate the equivalent in cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.
Because density changes from one ingredient to the next, 55 grams may look very different depending on what you measure. Light ingredients like flour, oats, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar take up more cup space than denser items such as honey, molasses, or peanut butter.
55 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
Use the reference chart below when a recipe gives you 55g and you want a fast estimate without pulling out a scale. It is a handy shortcut for turning that weight into cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon measurements by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 55 Grams to Cups | 55 Grams to Tbsp | 55 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.458 | 7.33 | 22 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.458 | 7.33 | 22 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.44 | 7.04 | 21.12 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.433 | 6.93 | 20.79 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.573 | 9.17 | 27.5 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.275 | 4.4 | 13.2 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.275 | 4.4 | 13.2 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.275 | 4.4 | 13.2 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.244 | 3.91 | 11.73 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.25 | 4 | 12 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.458 | 7.33 | 22 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.458 | 7.33 | 22 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.242 | 3.88 | 11.63 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.229 | 3.67 | 11 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.229 | 3.67 | 11 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.232 | 3.71 | 11.14 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.232 | 3.71 | 11.14 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.458 | 7.33 | 22 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.224 | 3.59 | 10.78 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.224 | 3.59 | 10.78 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.224 | 3.59 | 10.78 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.229 | 3.67 | 11 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.231 | 3.7 | 11.09 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.231 | 3.7 | 11.09 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.244 | 3.91 | 11.73 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.18 | 2.88 | 8.63 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.244 | 3.91 | 11.73 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.487 | 7.79 | 23.36 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.487 | 7.79 | 23.36 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.55 | 8.8 | 26.4 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.55 | 8.8 | 26.4 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.297 | 4.76 | 14.27 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.297 | 4.76 | 14.27 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.348 | 5.57 | 16.71 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.611 | 9.78 | 29.33 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.611 | 9.78 | 29.33 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.324 | 5.18 | 15.53 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.324 | 5.18 | 15.53 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.647 | 10.35 | 31.06 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.43 | 6.88 | 20.63 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.55 | 8.8 | 26.4 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.509 | 8.15 | 24.44 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.213 | 3.41 | 10.23 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.252 | 4.04 | 12.11 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.163 | 2.61 | 7.83 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.25 | 4 | 12 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.162 | 2.59 | 7.76 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.226 | 3.62 | 10.86 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.393 | 6.29 | 18.86 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.393 | 6.29 | 18.86 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.367 | 5.87 | 17.6 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.372 | 5.95 | 17.84 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.331 | 5.3 | 15.9 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.604 | 9.67 | 29.01 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.367 | 5.87 | 17.6 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.224 | 3.59 | 10.78 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.385 | 6.15 | 18.46 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.393 | 6.29 | 18.86 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.335 | 5.37 | 16.1 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.311 | 4.97 | 14.92 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.286 | 4.58 | 13.75 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.324 | 5.18 | 15.53 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.367 | 5.87 | 17.6 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.671 | 10.73 | 32.2 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.55 | 8.8 | 26.4 |
Why 55 Grams Is Different for Each Ingredient
Weight stays the same, but volume does not. That is why 55 grams of sugar lands close to 1/4 cup, while 55 grams of flour is nearer to 1/2 cup, and 55 grams of honey is only around 0.16 cups.
For baking and cooking, a scale is still the most reliable way to measure because packing, sifting, chopping, and melting can all shift the result. Even so, the calculator and table above give you a practical shortcut for converting 55 grams into cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.
