Rye Flour — Cups to Grams Conversion
One cup of rye flour weighs 100g.
Rye Flour Cups to Grams Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 25g |
| ⅓ cup | 33g |
| ½ cup | 50g |
| ¾ cup | 75g |
| 1 cup | 100g |
| 1½ cups | 150g |
| 2 cups | 200g |
| 3 cups | 300g |
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart · Measurement method: Spooned & levelled
Tablespoon & Teaspoon Weights
| Measure | Grams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US/UK — 15ml) | 6.3g | Standard in US, UK, Canada |
| 1 tbsp (Australian — 20ml) | 8.3g | One-third larger than US/UK |
| 1 tsp (5ml — universal) | 2.1g | Same worldwide |
About Rye Flour
Milled from rye grain, this flour has an earthy, slightly sour flavour and very little gluten-forming protein, relying instead on water-absorbing pentosans for its characteristically dense, sticky dough.
Why the Weight Per Cup Varies
Coarser and less uniform than wheat flour, rye packs to about 100g per cup — slightly lighter than plain flour, since the irregular particles leave more air space even under light compression.
Names in Different Countries
Available as light, medium, dark, or pumpernickel (wholegrain) rye.
Common Recipe Uses
Sourdough rye, pumpernickel, crispbreads, gingerbread.
Substitutions
Not a 1:1 substitute for wheat — use as a partial addition (up to 30% of total flour) for flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very little gluten-forming protein means rye relies on pentosans for structure, producing a naturally dense, moist crumb.
As a partial addition (10–30%) for flavour, yes; a full substitution produces a very sticky, dense dough.
Light rye has most bran removed and a milder flavour; dark/pumpernickel retains more bran for a stronger, earthier taste.
6.3g for a US/UK tablespoon, or 8.3g Australian.
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