To convert 400 grams to cups accurately, you need to know the specific ingredient you’re working with because the density of various substances differs.
1. Flour (All-purpose flour)
- The average density of all-purpose flour is about 120 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of all-purpose flour = 400 ÷ 120 = 3.33 cups (approximately 3 1/3 cups).
2. Granulated Sugar
- The average density of granulated sugar is about 200 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of granulated sugar = 400 ÷ 200 = 2 cups.
3. Butter
- The average density of butter is about 227 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of butter = 400 ÷ 227 = 1.76 cups (approximately 1 3/4 cups).
4. Milk
- The average density of milk is about 240 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of milk = 400 ÷ 240 = 1.67 cups (approximately 1 2/3 cups).
5. Water
- Water has a density of 1 gram per milliliter, which means 1 gram = 1 milliliter, and 1 cup of water is approximately 240 grams.
- 400 grams of water = 400 ÷ 240 = 1.67 cups (approximately 1 2/3 cups).
6. Honey
- Honey has a density of about 340 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of honey = 400 ÷ 340 = 1.18 cups (approximately 1 1/8 cups).
7. Olive Oil
- The average density of olive oil is about 220 grams per cup.
- 400 grams of olive oil = 400 ÷ 220 = 1.82 cups (approximately 1 3/4 cups).
General Guidelines for Conversion:
- To convert grams to cups, divide the weight (in grams) by the density (in grams per cup) of the ingredient.
- Always use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially when baking, as the cup measurement for each ingredient can vary depending on factors like packing or moisture content.