Bread Flour
Metric Cup to Milliliter
Bread Flour — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to milliliter conversions
| Metric Cup | Milliliter |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 63ml |
| ⅓ cup | 83ml |
| ½ cup | 125ml |
| ⅔ cup | 167ml |
| ¾ cup | 188ml |
| 1 cup | 250ml |
| 1½ cups | 375ml |
| 2 cups | 500ml |
Based on bread flour density of 0.55 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Bread Flour Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 metric cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 250 milliliter.
Measurement Tip
For accurate bread flour measurements, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it with a straight edge. Never scoop directly from the bag—this compacts the flour and can give you up to 30% more than intended, which will make your baked goods dense and dry.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.55 g/ml for bread flour is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168896). This measurement was taken with bread flour spooned into the measuring cup and leveled. Different measurement methods affect the density: sifted (0.47 g/ml), packed (0.65 g/ml).