Bread Flour
US Cup to Milliliter
Understanding Bread Flour Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 us cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 236.6 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
1 us cup of bread flour weighs approximately 237 milliliter. This is based on a density of 0.55 g/ml for bread flour.
For accurate bread flour measurement, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don't scoop directly from the bag, as this compacts the flour and gives you more than intended.
Bread Flour has a density of 0.55 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.55 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.