Whole Wheat Flour
Flour·Density: 0.51 g/ml
Also known as: wholemeal flour, whole grain flour, wholewheat flour
Density Information
0.51 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
- Often mixed 50/50 with all-purpose flour for lighter texture
- Store in refrigerator or freezer to prevent rancidity
- Absorbs more liquid than all-purpose flour
Whole Wheat Flour — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 30g |
| ⅓ cup | 40g |
| ½ cup | 60g |
| ⅔ cup | 80g |
| ¾ cup | 90g |
| 1 cup | 121g |
| 1½ cups | 181g |
| 2 cups | 241g |
Based on whole wheat flour density of 0.51 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of whole wheat flour weighs approximately 121 grams. This is based on a density of 0.51 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Whole Wheat Flour has a density of 0.51 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 whole wheat 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 whole wheat flour fits in a cup. Sifted whole wheat flour: 104g per US cup (0.44 g/ml). Packed whole wheat flour: 142g per US cup (0.6 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.51 g/ml.