Self-Rising Flour
Flour·Density: 0.52 g/ml
Also known as: self-raising flour, self raising flour
Density Information
0.52 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
sifted: 0.44 g/ml packed: 0.6 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- DIY: 1 cup AP flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.25 tsp salt
- Do not add additional leavening when using self-rising flour
- Contains baking powder and salt — adjust recipe accordingly
Self-Rising Flour — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 31g |
| ⅓ cup | 41g |
| ½ cup | 62g |
| ⅔ cup | 82g |
| ¾ cup | 92g |
| 1 cup | 123g |
| 1½ cups | 185g |
| 2 cups | 246g |
Based on self-rising flour density of 0.52 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of self-rising flour weighs approximately 123 grams. This is based on a density of 0.52 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Self-Rising Flour has a density of 0.52 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: sifted: 0.44 g/ml, packed: 0.6 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure self-rising 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 self-rising flour fits in a cup. Sifted self-rising flour: 104g per US cup (0.44 g/ml). Packed self-rising flour: 142g per US cup (0.6 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.52 g/ml.