1 Cup of Instant Yeast in Grams
1 cup of instant yeast weighs about 144 grams (5.08 oz).
US cup (236.6 ml). Source: King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart.
- Tablespoons
- 16 tbsp
- Teaspoons
- 48 tsp
- Milliliters
- 236.6 ml
- Grams
- 144 g
- Ounces (weight)
- 5.079 oz
Based on about 144 g per US cup of instant yeast. Real weights vary with brand and how the cup is filled.
Instant Yeast: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18 g | 0.63 oz | 30 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 36 g | 1.27 oz | 59 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 48 g | 1.69 oz | 79 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz | 118 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz | 158 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 108 g | 3.81 oz | 177 ml |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz | 237 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups | 216 g | 7.62 oz | 355 ml |
| 2 cups | 288 g | 10.2 oz | 473 ml |
| 3 cups | 432 g | 15.2 oz | 710 ml |
| 4 cups | 576 g | 20.3 oz | 946 ml |
Instant Yeast: grams to cups
Many recipes outside the US list weights. Divide the grams by 144 (the typical weight of one cup) to get cups. A tablespoon is 1/16 cup, about 9 g, and a teaspoon is 1/3 tablespoon, about 3 g.
| Grams | Cups (decimal) | Cups (nearest 1/8) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.347 | 3/8 | 5.556 |
| 100 g | 0.694 | 3/4 | 11.11 |
| 125 g | 0.868 | 7/8 | 13.89 |
| 200 g | 1.389 | 1 3/8 | 22.22 |
| 250 g | 1.736 | 1 3/4 | 27.78 |
| 300 g | 2.083 | 2 1/8 | 33.33 |
| 500 g | 3.472 | 3 1/2 | 55.56 |
How instant yeast compares with similar ingredients
Cup weights of nearby ingredients on this site, so you can see whether a swap changes the amount you weigh out. The last column is the difference from instant yeast per cup.
| Ingredient | 1 cup | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| instant yeast (this page) | 144 g | — |
| panko breadcrumbs | 50 g | −94 g |
| dried breadcrumbs | 112 g | −32 g |
| applesauce | 255 g | +111 g |
| unsweetened cocoa powder | 84 g | −60 g |
Measuring instant yeast by cup and by weight
Instant yeast is about 9 g per tablespoon and about 3 g per teaspoon. A cup (around 144 g) is a quantity bakers almost never use; the useful measure is the teaspoon. A standard ¼-ounce packet holds about 2¼ teaspoons, or 7 g. Store yeast in the freezer, and if a loaf fails to rise, proof a pinch in warm water first.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams are in 1 cup of instant yeast?
- About 144 g (5.08 oz). This is a typical value from the King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart; your own cup may differ by several grams depending on brand and how it is measured.
- How many grams are in 1/2 cup of instant yeast?
- About 72 g (2.54 oz). For 1/4 cup it is about 36 g, and for 1/3 cup about 48 g.
- How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of instant yeast?
- About 9 g, since a US cup holds 16 tablespoons. A teaspoon is roughly 3 g.
- How many cups is 100 grams of instant yeast?
- About 0.694 cup, using 144 g per cup. Written the way recipes do, 250 g is about 1 3/4 cups and 500 g is about 3 1/2 cups.
- Is 1 cup of instant yeast heavier than 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs?
- Yes. At the typical values on this site, 1 cup of instant yeast is 144 g and 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs is 50 g, a difference of 94 g per cup.
- How many grams are in one packet of yeast?
- A standard packet is ¼ ounce, about 7 g, or roughly 2¼ teaspoons.