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Flours & Grains

Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup = 120 g

One level US cup of whole wheat flour weighs 120 g (4.2 oz). A tablespoon is 7.5 g. Per 100 g: 340 calories and 13.2 g protein.

120 gGrams
4.2 ozOunces
408Calories
15.8 gProtein
86.4 gCarbs
3 gFat
12.8 gFiber
Cup size:

Measures at a glance

Whole Wheat Flour
MeasureGramsOuncesCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 teaspoon2.5 g0.09 oz8.50.33 g1.8 g0.06 g
1 tablespoon7.5 g0.26 oz25.50.99 g5.4 g0.19 g
¼ cup30 g1.1 oz1024 g21.6 g0.75 g
⅓ cup40 g1.4 oz1365.3 g28.8 g1 g
½ cup60 g2.1 oz2047.9 g43.2 g1.5 g
1 cup120 g4.2 oz40815.8 g86.4 g3 g
2 cups240 g8.5 oz81631.7 g173 g6 g

Nutrition

340Calories per 100 g
408Calories per cup
2 mgSodium per 100 g
Protein13.2 g
Carbs72 g
Fat2.5 g
Fiber10.7 g
Sugar0.4 g

Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 15% from protein, 79% from carbs and 6% from fat.

Whole Wheat Flour gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 15% from protein, 79% from carbs and 6% from fat. One cup (120 g) has 408 calories, 15.8 g protein and 12.8 g fiber.

How to measure

Fluff it, spoon it into the cup, and sweep the top flat with the back of a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30% extra.

For this ingredient: Stir first, then spoon and level. It settles more than white flour.

Tips from the kitchen

  • Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
  • Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
  • Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.

Common questions

How many grams is 1 cup of whole wheat flour?

One level US cup of whole wheat flour weighs about 120 g (4.2 oz). Stir first, then spoon and level. It settles more than white flour.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of whole wheat flour?

One level tablespoon weighs about 7.5 g, and one teaspoon about 2.5 g.

How much protein is in 100 g of whole wheat flour?

100 g has 13.2 g protein, 72 g carbs, 2.5 g fat and 340 calories.

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