What does 1 cup of whole wheat flour look like?
1 cup of whole wheat flour is a standard kitchen measurement that weighs 4.42 oz (125 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 4.97 in (12.6 cm) wide and 2.24 in (5.68 cm) tall, which is about the size of a coffee mug.
In kitchen measures
16 tablespoons
48 tsp · 16 tbsp · 1 cups
about the size of a coffee mug
- Weight
- 4.42 oz (125 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 4.97 in (12.6 cm)
- Pile height
- 2.24 in (5.68 cm)
- Density
- 0.53 g/mL
Whole wheat flour typically ranges 0.5–0.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How many tablespoons are in this amount?
- This amount is equal to 16 tablespoons (237 mL).
- What is the typical density of this flour?
- The typical density is 0.53 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.5 to 0.6 g/mL depending on packing.
- What items are shown in the photo for scale?
- The flour is shown in the photo next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.