5 cups is approximately 1180 grams.
This conversion is based on the fact that 1 cup of a substance (commonly water or similar density) weighs about 236 grams. Since grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on the ingredient’s density, but for water, it’s straightforward.
Conversion Tool
Result in grams:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cups to grams is:
grams = cups × 236
This comes from the fact that one cup of water weighs about 236 grams. Since cups measure volume and grams measure mass, you multiply the number of cups by 236 to get the equivalent mass in grams for water or similar density liquids.
For example: To convert 5 cups to grams:
- Multiply 5 (cups) × 236 (grams per cup)
- 5 × 236 = 1180 grams
- Therefore, 5 cups is equal to 1180 grams.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 cups to grams:
- Multiply 3 × 236 = 708 grams
- So, 3 cups equal 708 grams.
- Convert 0.5 cups to grams:
- 0.5 × 236 = 118 grams
- Thus, half a cup is 118 grams.
- Convert 7.25 cups to grams:
- 7.25 × 236 = 1711 grams (approx)
- So, 7.25 cups equals about 1711 grams.
- Convert 10 cups to grams:
- 10 × 236 = 2360 grams
- Ten cups are 2360 grams.
Conversion Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| -20.0 | -4720.0 |
| -15.0 | -3540.0 |
| -10.0 | -2360.0 |
| -5.0 | -1180.0 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5.0 | 1180.0 |
| 10.0 | 2360.0 |
| 15.0 | 3540.0 |
| 20.0 | 4720.0 |
| 25.0 | 5900.0 |
| 30.0 | 7080.0 |
This chart helps to quickly find the gram equivalent of cups between -20.0 and 30.0. Negative values represent hypothetical or reversed measures, useful in some calculations. To use the chart, find the cups value on the left and read the grams value on the right.
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Conversion Definitions
Cup: A cup is volume measurement used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.588 milliliters. It measures the space an ingredient occupies, not the weight, so the mass depends on the ingredient’s density.
Grams: Grams are a metric unit of mass, used to measure the weight of objects or substances. One gram equals one-thousandth of a kilogram, and it quantifies how heavy or light an item is, independent of its volume.
Conversion FAQs
Why does converting cups to grams depend on the ingredient?
Cups measure volume, grams measure mass. Different ingredients have different densities, so 1 cup of flour weighs less than 1 cup of sugar. Therefore, the conversion factor changes based on what you measure.
Can I always use 236 grams per cup for any liquid?
No, 236 grams per cup is accurate for water and liquids with similar density. For heavier or lighter liquids like oil or milk, the grams per cup differ slightly because of their densities.
Is the negative cup value in the chart practical?
Negative cup values represent theoretical or reversed measurements, useful in certain calculations or errors corrections. They don’t represent physical quantities you’d measure in cooking.
How precise is the conversion factor 236 grams per cup?
It’s an approximation based on the US customary cup and water density. Small variations arise from temperature, measuring tools, and ingredient packing, so exactness may vary.
What’s the difference between metric and US cups in conversions?
The US cup equals about 236.588 mL, while the metric cup is 250 mL. Using the wrong cup size changes the grams value, leading to inaccuracies in recipes or calculations.