Instant Yeast: Cups to Grams
1 cup of instant yeast = 150 grams (based on 150 g per US cup).
Result
150 g
1 cups of instant yeast · based on 150 g per cup
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 38 g |
| 1/3 cup | 50 g |
| 1/2 cup | 75 g |
| 2/3 cup | 100 g |
| 3/4 cup | 113 g |
| 1 cup | 150 g |
| 1 1/4 cup | 188 g |
| 1 1/2 cup | 225 g |
| 2 cup | 300 g |
| 3 cup | 450 g |
| 4 cup | 600 g |
FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of instant yeast?
1 cup of instant yeast is about 150 grams, based on a standard weight of 150 grams per US cup.
Why do gram weights for instant yeast vary between recipes?
Volume measurements depend on how the ingredient is packed. Spooned-and-leveled instant yeast weighs less than scooped. Our values use standard baking averages, so brands and techniques may differ by a few percent.
Is it better to measure instant yeast by weight or volume?
Weight. A kitchen scale removes packing errors entirely, which is why professional recipes list grams. Use this table to convert older volume-based recipes.
Common instant yeast amounts, cups to grams
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