Milk in Cups

A US cup of milk weighs about 242 grams (8.54 oz).

Convert cups to any milk unit

1.75 cups = 423.5 grams

Quick facts

Unit
Cup (plural: cups)
Symbol
cup
Measures
Milk
System
Volume (US)
Equals
242 grams
Definition
One US cup (236.6 mL) of milk weighs about 242 g.
Also written
US cup, c

1 cup in other units

Grams242 g
Tablespoons16 tbsp
Teaspoons48 tsp
Ounces8.536298792 oz
Milliliters236.5882365 mL
Metric cups0.946352946 metric cup
Pounds0.5335186745 lb
Fluid ounces8 fl oz

What is a cup?

A US cup of milk weighs about 242 grams (8.54 oz). Measure in a liquid measuring cup at eye level.

What cups are used for

  • US recipes, which measure milk by the cup.
  • Converting US recipes to grams for a kitchen scale.
  • Milk is used in cakes, pancakes, sauces and custards.

Cups in real life

  • ¼ cup = 60.5 g
  • ⅓ cup = 80.7 g
  • ½ cup = 121 g
  • 1 cup = 242 g (8.54 oz)
  • 2 cups = 484 g

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Frequently asked questions

What is a cup?

A US cup of milk weighs about 242 grams (8.54 oz).

How is the cup defined?

One US cup (236.6 mL) of milk weighs about 242 g.

How many grams are in a cup?

One cup equals 242 grams.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

One cup equals 16 tablespoons.

How many teaspoons are in a cup?

One cup equals 48 teaspoons.