Water — Cups to Grams
1 cup water = 237 grams (US cup = 236.59 mL)
1 cup Water = 237 grams
16 tablespoons48.4 teaspoons
Quick Conversion Table — Water
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 59.3 g | 4.01 tbsp | 12.1 tsp |
| ⅓ | 79 g | 5.34 tbsp | 16.1 tsp |
| ½ | 118.5 g | 8.01 tbsp | 24.2 tsp |
| ⅔ | 158 g | 10.7 tbsp | 32.2 tsp |
| ¾ | 177.8 g | 12 tbsp | 36.3 tsp |
| 1 | 237 g | 16 tbsp | 48.4 tsp |
| 1½ | 355.5 g | 24 tbsp | 72.6 tsp |
| 2 | 474 g | 32 tbsp | 96.7 tsp |
| 3 | 711 g | 48 tbsp | 145.1 tsp |
| 4 | 948 g | 64.1 tbsp | 193.5 tsp |
How to Measure Water in Cups
Use a clear liquid measuring cup to measure water. Set it on a flat surface, pour the water in, and read the measurement at eye level. A US cup of water weighs 237 grams — nearly identical to its volume in milliliters (236.59 mL).
For bread baking and sourdough, the hydration ratio (water weight divided by flour weight) is critical to the final texture. Use the calculator above to convert cup measurements of water to grams for precise dough consistency.
Pro tip: For yeast bread, water temperature matters as much as quantity. Water between 105-115°F (40-46°C) activates yeast optimally. Too hot (above 140°F / 60°C) kills the yeast; too cold slows activation significantly.
Water Conversion Table
| Cups | Grams | mL |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59 g | 59 mL |
| ⅓ cup | 79 g | 79 mL |
| ½ cup | 119 g | 119 mL |
| ⅔ cup | 158 g | 158 mL |
| ¾ cup | 178 g | 178 mL |
| 1 cup | 237 g | 237 mL |
| 1½ cups | 356 g | 356 mL |
| 2 cups | 474 g | 474 mL |
| 3 cups | 711 g | 711 mL |
| 4 cups | 948 g | 948 mL |