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Grams measure weight in the metric system, while cups measure volume. Because ingredients vary in density, 15 grams converts to different cup volumes depending on the ingredient. Below are precise conversions for common baking and cooking ingredients, using U.S. cups rounded to two decimal places. All cup measurements reflect a level cup (not heaped or scant).
How to convert 15 grams to cups
To convert grams to cups you need the ingredient’s density. For example, 15 g of cake flour is about 0.15 cups, while 15 g of golden syrup is about 0.05 cups. Use the tables below for specific ingredient conversions. Cups are abbreviated as “c” and grams as “g.”
15 grams flour to cups
15 g of flour typically equals around 0.12 cups, but values vary by flour type. See the table for common flours.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 0.12 cups |
| 00 flour | 0.12 cups |
| Almond flour | 0.16 cups |
| Bread flour | 0.12 cups |
| Buckwheat flour | 0.12 cups |
| Cake flour | 0.15 cups |
| Chestnut flour | 0.17 cups |
| Coconut flour | 0.13 cups |
| Cornflour | 0.10 cups |
| Gluten-free flour | 0.12 cups |
| Pastry flour | 0.14 cups |
| Rye flour | 0.15 cups |
| Self-rising flour | 0.12 cups |
| Semolina flour | 0.09 cups |
| Tapioca flour | 0.12 cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 0.12 cups |
15 grams sugar to cups
15 g of granulated sugar equals about 0.07 cups. Icing (powdered) sugar is lighter by volume, so 15 g is about 0.12 cups. The table below lists common sugar types.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 0.07 cups |
| Caster sugar | 0.07 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 0.07 cups |
| Icing sugar | 0.12 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 0.12 cups |
Sweeteners
Liquid sweeteners are denser. For example, 15 g of honey is approximately 0.04 cups. See the table for syrup and sweetener conversions.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Golden syrup | 0.05 cups |
| Honey | 0.04 cups |
| Light corn syrup | 0.05 cups |
| Maple syrup | 0.05 cups |
| Molasses | 0.04 cups |
| Treacle syrup | 0.05 cups |
Fats
Many fats convert to roughly the same cup volume for 15 g. For example, 15 g of butter is about 0.07 cups. The table lists common fats and spreads.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Avocado oil | 0.07 cups |
| Butter | 0.07 cups |
| Coconut oil | 0.07 cups |
| Ghee | 0.07 cups |
| Grapeseed oil | 0.07 cups |
| Macadamia oil | 0.07 cups |
| Margarine | 0.07 cups |
| Sesame oil | 0.07 cups |
| Sunflower oil | 0.07 cups |
| Peanut oil | 0.07 cups |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 0.06 cups |
| Vegetable oil | 0.07 cups |
| Vegetable shortening | 0.07 cups |
| Virgin olive oil | 0.07 cups |
Liquids
15 g of water equals about 0.06 cups. Other liquid dairy and cream conversions are similar by volume.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk | 0.06 cups |
| Condensed milk, sweetened | 0.05 cups |
| Goat milk | 0.06 cups |
| Heavy cream | 0.06 cups |
| Water | 0.06 cups |
| Whipping cream | 0.06 cups |
| Whole milk | 0.06 cups |
Nuts and seeds
Seeds and chopped nuts occupy more or less space depending on size and form. For example, 15 g of chia seeds equals about 0.09 cups.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Almonds, whole | 0.10 cups |
| Brazil nuts, whole | 0.11 cups |
| Cashew nuts, whole | 0.10 cups |
| Chia seeds | 0.09 cups |
| Coconut, shredded | 0.16 cups |
| Flax seeds, whole | 0.09 cups |
| Hazelnuts, whole | 0.11 cups |
| Hazelnut meal | 0.13 cups |
| Macadamia nuts, whole | 0.11 cups |
| Peanuts | 0.10 cups |
| Pecans, halves | 0.15 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 0.14 cups |
| Pistachios, whole | 0.12 cups |
| Poppy seeds | 0.11 cups |
| Walnuts, whole | 0.14 cups |
| Walnuts, chopped | 0.13 cups |
Leaveners and small measure ingredients
Powders and leavening agents vary in bulk density. Example: 15 g of ground coffee is about 0.12 cups; 15 g of instant yeast is about 0.10 cups.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Baking powder | 0.07 cups |
| Baking soda | 0.06 cups |
| Cocoa powder | 0.13 cups |
| Cream of tartar | 0.09 cups |
| Ground coffee | 0.12 cups |
| Gelatin, powdered | 0.10 cups |
| Pink salt | 0.06 cups |
| Table salt | 0.05 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 0.07 cups |
| Yeast, active dry | 0.11 cups |
| Yeast, instant | 0.10 cups |
| Yeast, fresh | 0.10 cups |
Eggs
Some recipes list eggs by weight. The following table shows cup equivalents for 15 g of egg, egg white, or yolk (shell removed).
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Whole egg | 0.06 cups |
| Egg white | 0.06 cups |
| Egg yolk | 0.06 cups |
The following table shows how 15 g corresponds to portions of different egg sizes.
| 15 grams (g) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole small egg | 0.39 egg |
| Whole medium egg | 0.34 egg |
| Whole large egg | 0.30 egg |
| Whole extra large egg | 0.27 egg |
| Whole extra jumbo egg | 0.24 egg |
| Egg white, small | 0.60 egg white |
| Egg white, medium | 0.52 egg white |
| Egg white, large | 0.45 egg white |
| Egg white, extra large | 0.41 egg white |
| Egg white, jumbo | 0.36 egg white |
| Egg yolk, small | 1.15 egg yolk |
| Egg yolk, medium | 1.00 egg yolk |
| Egg yolk, large | 0.88 egg yolk |
| Egg yolk, extra large | 0.79 egg yolk |
| Egg yolk, jumbo | 0.71 egg yolk |
Other ingredients
Below are conversions for various other common food items. Rice values refer to uncooked rice.
| Ingredient | 15 grams (g) |
|---|---|
| Basmati rice (uncooked) | 0.08 cups |
| Bread crumbs, dried | 0.15 cups |
| Brown medium-grain rice (uncooked) | 0.08 cups |
| Chocolate chips | 0.09 cups |
| Cream cheese | 0.06 cups |
| Milk powder | 0.12 cups |
| Rolled oats | 0.17 cups |
| White long rice (uncooked) | 0.08 cups |
| White medium-grain rice (uncooked) | 0.08 cups |
| White short round rice (uncooked) | 0.08 cups |
| Wild rice (uncooked) | 0.09 cups |
| Yogurt | 0.06 cups |
More baking conversions
If you find this guide useful, other helpful charts include conversions for 50 g, 100 g, 150 g, 200 g, 400 g, and 500 g to cups. Using a kitchen scale will always give the most accurate results for recipes, but these tables are handy for quick estimates.
Conclusion
Converting 15 grams to cups varies by ingredient due to density differences. This guide offers fast, practical conversions for many common ingredients so you can spend less time calculating and more time baking. Keep in mind that a digital scale remains the most accurate tool for measuring ingredients.