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500 Grams to Cups: Flour, Sugar & Butter (Half Kilo to Cups)
500 grams (half a kilogram / 1.1 lbs) equals 4 cups plus 2.5 tablespoons (4.17 cups) of all-purpose flour, 2 and 1/2 cups (2.5 cups) of granulated white sugar, 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons (4.4 sticks) of butter, and 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon of water or milk. Because a gram (g or gm) measures weight and a US cup measures volume, converting 500g to cups depends on the density of the ingredient. For any other weight, use our grams to cups converter.
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500 Grams to Cups Conversion Chart (Half Kilo to Cups)
In international baking, bread making, and bulk recipe prep, 500 grams (0.5 kg or 17.64 ounces) is the standard half-kilogram benchmark. Use the table below to convert 500 g into US customary cups across 12 essential ingredients.
| Ingredient | Grams per 1 US Cup | 500g in Cups (Decimal) | Exact Kitchen Measure (Cups & Spoons) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 4.17 cups | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 3.94 cups | 4 cups minus 1 tbsp |
| Cake Flour | 114 g | 4.39 cups | 4 1/3 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Granulated White Sugar | 200 g | 2.50 cups | 2 1/2 cups (2 cups + 1/2 cup) |
| Packed Brown Sugar | 220 g | 2.27 cups | 2 1/4 cups + 1 tsp |
| Powdered Sugar (Unsifted) | 120 g | 4.17 cups | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Butter (Salted / Unsalted) | 227 g | 2.20 cups | 2 cups + 3 tbsp (4 sticks + 3 tbsp) |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 5.56 cups | 5 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Water / Milk / Broth | 240 g | 2.08 cups | 2 US cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (or 2 Metric cups = 500 ml) |
| Uncooked White Rice | 185 g | 2.70 cups | 2 2/3 cups + 1.5 tsp |
| Greek Yogurt / Sour Cream | 245 g | 2.04 cups | 2 cups + 2 tsp |
| Honey / Maple Syrup | 340 g | 1.47 cups | 1 1/2 cups minus 1.5 tsp |
How to Measure 500 Grams (0.5 kg) Without a Scale
When measuring large 500-gram quantities using volume cups, small scooping errors multiply across four cups. Follow these guidelines to prevent over-packing:
- For 500g of All-Purpose Flour (4 Cups + 2.5 Tbsp): Fluff the flour before each scoop, spoon lightly into a 1-cup measure 4 times (480 g), and add 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (20 g). If using bread flour for sourdough or yeast loaves (127 g/cup), measure 4 level cups minus 1 tablespoon.
- For 500g of Granulated Sugar (2 1/2 Cups): Measure 2 full cups (400 g) plus 1/2 cup (100 g).
- For 500g of Butter (1 lb + 3 Tbsp): A standard 1-pound US box of butter contains 4 sticks (2 cups) and weighs 454 grams. Use all 4 sticks plus 3 additional tablespoons (42.6 g) from a fifth stick to reach 497 grams.
Frequently Asked Questions About 500 Grams to Cups
How many cups is 500 grams of flour?
500 grams of all-purpose flour equals 4.17 US cups (4 cups plus 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons) using the spoon-and-level method. For bread flour, 500 grams is just under 4 cups (3.94 cups).
How many cups is 500 grams of sugar?
500 grams of granulated white sugar equals 2 and 1/2 US cups (2.5 cups). For packed brown sugar, 500 grams equals about 2 and 1/4 cups (2.27 cups).
How many cups is 500g of water or milk?
500 grams of water or milk equals 500 milliliters (0.5 liters), which is 2.08 US legal cups (2 cups plus 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon), or exactly 2 metric cups (250 ml each).
How many sticks of butter is 500 grams?
500 grams of butter equals 4.4 US sticks of butter—specifically 1 full pound box (4 sticks / 2 cups / 454 g) plus 3 tablespoons.
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