Bread Flour
Flour·Density: 0.55 g/ml
Also known as: strong flour, high-gluten flour
Density Information
0.55 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
sifted: 0.47 g/ml packed: 0.65 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Higher protein content than all-purpose - may affect texture
Bread Flour — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 33g |
| ⅓ cup | 43g |
| ½ cup | 65g |
| ⅔ cup | 87g |
| ¾ cup | 98g |
| 1 cup | 130g |
| 1½ cups | 195g |
| 2 cups | 260g |
Based on bread flour density of 0.55 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of bread flour weighs approximately 130 grams. This is based on a density of 0.55 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Bread Flour has a density of 0.55 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: sifted: 0.47 g/ml, packed: 0.65 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure bread flour by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.
The measurement method significantly affects how much bread flour fits in a cup. Sifted bread flour: 111g per US cup (0.47 g/ml). Packed bread flour: 154g per US cup (0.65 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.55 g/ml.