250 Grams to Cups: Flour, Sugar & Butter (250g to Cups)

250 grams equals 1 and 1/4 cups (1.25 cups) of granulated white sugar, 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon (2.08 cups) of all-purpose flour, 1 cup plus 1.5 tablespoons (2.2 sticks) of butter, and 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons of water or milk. Because a gram (g or gm) measures weight and a US cup measures volume, converting 250g to cups depends on each ingredient’s density. For other weights, use our grams to cups converter.

250 Grams to Cups Conversion Chart (Quarter Kilo to Cups)

In metric countries, 250 grams (0.25 kg or 8.82 ounces) is the standard retail block size for butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone, and equals exactly 1 metric cup (250 ml) of water. Below is the complete conversion chart into US customary cups (240 ml).

IngredientGrams per 1 US Cup250g in Cups (Decimal)Exact Kitchen Measure (Cups & Spoons)
All-Purpose Flour120 g2.08 cups2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Bread Flour127 g1.97 cups2 cups minus 1.5 tsp
Cake Flour114 g2.19 cups2 cups + 3 tbsp
Granulated White Sugar200 g1.25 cups1 1/4 cups (1 cup + 4 tbsp)
Packed Brown Sugar220 g1.14 cups1 cup + 2 tbsp
Powdered Sugar (Unsifted)120 g2.08 cups2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Butter (Salted / Unsalted)227 g1.10 cups1 cup + 1.5 tbsp (2 sticks + 1.5 tbsp)
Rolled Oats90 g2.78 cups2 3/4 cups
Water / Milk / Broth240 g1.04 cups1 US cup + 2 tsp (or 1 Metric cup = 250 ml)
Cream Cheese / Mascarpone227 g1.10 cups1 cup + 1.5 tbsp (8.8 oz)
Uncooked White Rice185 g1.35 cups1 1/3 cups
Honey / Syrup340 g0.74 cup3/4 cup

How to Measure 250 Grams in the Kitchen

  • For 250g of Flour (2 Cups + 1 Tbsp): Because 2 US cups of all-purpose flour weigh 240 grams, measure 2 level cups plus 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon (10 grams) to reach 250 grams.
  • For 250g of Granulated Sugar (1 1/4 Cups): Combine 1 full cup (200 g) plus 1/4 cup (50 g).
  • For a 250g European Butter Block: European and Australian butter bricks weigh 250 g, whereas two US sticks (1 cup) weigh 227 g. To match 250 g using American butter, use 2 full sticks (1 cup) plus 1.5 tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions About 250 Grams to Cups

How many cups is 250 grams of flour?

250 grams of all-purpose flour equals 2.08 US cups, which is 2 level cups plus 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon.

How many cups is 250 grams of sugar?

250 grams of granulated white sugar equals exactly 1 and 1/4 cups (1.25 US cups). For packed brown sugar, 250 grams equals 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1.14 cups).

How many cups and sticks is 250g of butter?

250 grams of butter equals 1.10 US cups, or 2 full US sticks of butter (227 g) plus 1 and 1/2 tablespoons (23 g).

Is 250 grams equal to 1 cup?

In Commonwealth countries (Australia, UK, New Zealand, Canada) that use a 250 ml metric cup, 250 grams of water or milk equals 1 metric cup. In the United States, 1 legal cup of water weighs 240 grams, and 1 cup of flour weighs only 120 grams.

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