When you need to know how many cups are in 120 grams, this 120 grams to cups conversion guide will help. Below are clear, ingredient-specific conversions so you can reliably convert 120 g into US cups for common baking and cooking ingredients.
Did you know 120 grams of water is roughly 1/2 cup? A standard US cup holds 236 grams of water, so half a cup is about 118 g—close to 120 g. Many liquids with densities similar to water will be similar by volume, but for dry ingredients and baking, ingredient-specific conversions are essential.
How to convert 120 grams to cups
Converting between units of the same type (weight-to-weight or volume-to-volume) is straightforward. Converting weight (grams) to volume (cups) requires knowing the ingredient’s density. This guide provides practical conversions for 120 g into US cups for a wide range of ingredients. Measurements are for level cups (not heaped) and use the US cup (8 fl oz). Cups are shown as “cups” and values are rounded to two decimal places where appropriate.
120 grams flour to cups
How many cups is 120 grams of flour? It depends on the flour type. For example, 120 g of hazelnut flour is about 1.04 cups (almost 1 cup). Below are conversions for common flours.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 0.96 cups |
| 00 flour | 0.94 cups |
| Almond flour | 1.25 cups |
| Bread flour | 0.94 cups |
| Buckwheat flour | 1.00 cups |
| Cake flour | 1.20 cups |
| Chestnut flour | 1.33 cups |
| Coconut flour | 1.07 cups |
| Cornflour | 0.80 cups |
| Gluten-free flour | 0.98 cups |
| Hazelnut flour | 1.04 cups |
| Pastry flour | 1.11 cups |
| Rye flour | 1.18 cups |
| Self-rising flour | 0.96 cups |
| Semolina flour | 0.72 cups |
| Tapioca flour | 0.98 cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 0.93 cups |
120 grams sugar to cups
120 grams of granulated sugar is about 0.60 cups. Icing (powdered) sugar at 120 g is approximately 0.96 cups. Below are conversions for other common sugars.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 0.60 cups |
| Caster sugar | 0.53 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 0.60 cups |
| Icing sugar | 0.96 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 0.96 cups |
Sweeteners
Liquid sweeteners are denser than water and measure differently by volume. For 120 g, honey is about 0.35 cups. Other common syrupy sweeteners:
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Golden syrup | 0.36 cups |
| Honey | 0.35 cups |
| Light corn syrup | 0.37 cups |
| Maple syrup | 0.38 cups |
| Molasses | 0.35 cups |
| Treacle syrup | 0.36 cups |
Fats
Fats and oils vary slightly in volume by weight. 120 g of butter is about 0.53 cups. Other fats at 120 g convert approximately as follows:
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Avocado oil | 0.56 cups |
| Butter | 0.53 cups |
| Coconut oil | 0.56 cups |
| Ghee | 0.54 cups |
| Grapeseed oil | 0.56 cups |
| Macadamia oil | 0.56 cups |
| Margarine | 0.55 cups |
| Sesame oil | 0.55 cups |
| Sunflower oil | 0.54 cups |
| Peanut oil | 0.54 cups |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 0.50 cups |
| Vegetable oil | 0.54 cups |
| Vegetable shortening | 0.59 cups |
| Virgin olive oil | 0.55 cups |
Liquids
Liquid ingredients are easy to estimate because many are close to water density. 120 g of light cream is about 0.50 cups. Typical liquid conversions:
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk | 0.49 cups |
| Condensed milk, sweetened | 0.39 cups |
| Goat milk | 0.49 cups |
| Heavy cream | 0.52 cups |
| Light cream | 0.50 cups |
| Water | 0.51 cups |
| Whipping cream | 0.50 cups |
| Whole milk | 0.49 cups |
Nuts and seeds
Whole nuts and seeds vary by shape and size. 120 g of pine nuts is about 0.89 cups. Conversions for other nuts and seeds are shown below.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Almonds, whole | 0.84 cups |
| Brazil nuts, whole | 0.90 cups |
| Cashew nuts, whole | 0.84 cups |
| Chia seeds | 0.74 cups |
| Coconut, shredded | 1.29 cups |
| Flax seeds, whole | 0.71 cups |
| Hazelnuts, whole | 0.87 cups |
| Hazelnut meal | 1.04 cups |
| Macadamia nuts, whole | 0.90 cups |
| Peanuts | 0.82 cups |
| Pecans, halves | 1.21 cups |
| Pecans chopped | 1.10 cups |
| Pine nuts | 0.89 cups |
| Pistachios, whole | 0.98 cups |
| Poppy seeds | 0.85 cups |
| Walnuts, whole | 1.11 cups |
| Walnuts chopped | 1.03 cups |
Leaveners and small measure ingredients
Powders and small-measure items have different densities. For example, 120 g of ground coffee is roughly 0.94 cups. Here are more conversions for leavening agents, powders, and seasonings.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Baking powder | 0.54 cups |
| Baking soda | 0.54 cups |
| Cocoa powder | 1.02 cups |
| Cream of tartar | 0.74 cups |
| Ground coffee | 0.94 cups |
| Gelatin, powdered | 0.81 cups |
| Pink salt | 0.45 cups |
| Salt, table | 0.44 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 0.58 cups |
| Yeast, active dry | 0.88 cups |
| Yeast, Instant | 0.79 cups |
| Yeast, fresh | 0.80 cups |
Eggs
Eggs are often weighed for accuracy. The conversions below are for eggs without the shell. 120 g of whole egg is about 0.49 cups.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Whole egg | 0.49 cups |
| Egg white | 0.50 cups |
| Egg yolk | 0.49 cups |
Below is an estimate of how many eggs correspond to 120 g:
| 120 grams (g) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole small egg | 3.16 eggs |
| Whole medium egg | 2.73 eggs |
| Whole large egg | 2.40 eggs |
| Whole extra large egg | 2.14 eggs |
| Whole extra jumbo egg | 1.90 eggs |
| Small egg white | 4.80 egg whites |
| Medium egg white | 4.14 egg whites |
| Large egg white | 3.64 egg whites |
| Extra large egg white | 3.24 egg whites |
| Jumbo egg white | 2.86 egg whites |
| Small egg yolk | 9.23 yolks |
| Medium egg yolk | 8.00 yolks |
| Large egg yolk | 7.06 yolks |
| Extra large egg yolk | 6.32 yolks |
| Jumbo egg yolk | 5.71 yolks |
Other ingredients
Some other common ingredient conversions: 120 g of grated Parmesan is about 1.20 cups. Rice measurements below are for uncooked rice.
| Ingredient | 120 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Basmati rice (uncooked) | 0.62 cups |
| Bread crumbs, dried | 1.20 cups |
| Brown medium-grain rice (uncooked) | 0.63 cups |
| Chocolate chips | 0.75 cups |
| Cream cheese | 0.50 cups |
| Milk powder | 0.94 cups |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 1.20 cups |
| Rolled oats | 1.33 cups |
| White long rice (uncooked) | 0.65 cups |
| White medium-grain rice (uncooked) | 0.62 cups |
| White short round rice (uncooked) | 0.60 cups |
| Wild rice (uncooked) | 0.75 cups |
| Yogurt | 0.49 cups |
More baking conversions
Grams-to-cups conversion charts are among the most useful tools in the kitchen. If you use these conversions frequently, consider keeping a printable conversion chart or investing in a digital scale for the most accurate results.
Conclusion
This 120 g to cups guide offers quick, ingredient-specific conversions for common baking and cooking items. When you need to know how many cups are in 120 grams for a particular ingredient, consult the corresponding table above. Using a digital kitchen scale ensures the best accuracy for baking and helps avoid volume-based inconsistencies.