Buckwheat Flour — Cups to Grams

1 cup of buckwheat flour = 120 grams

1 cup of buckwheat flour weighs approximately 120 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

Buckwheat Flour Converter

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How to Measure Buckwheat Flour Correctly

Buckwheat flour should be measured by spooning it into the measuring cup and levelling it off. Never pack it down. For precision baking, always use a digital kitchen scale. Buckwheat flour can be bitter if overused, so it's often blended with other flours. For best results, use a digital kitchen scale for precision baking.

Understanding Buckwheat Flour Measurements

Buckwheat flour is made from ground buckwheat, which is actually a seed, not a grain. One cup of buckwheat flour weighs approximately 120 grams. It's gluten-free and has a distinctive earthy, nutty flavour. Learn more about how to measure flour correctly.

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Buckwheat flour is used in gluten-free baking, pancakes, and soba noodles. It has a strong, nutty flavour and creates a dark, dense texture. It's excellent in pancakes, crepes, and some breads. If you need a substitute, see our Buckwheat Flour substitution guide.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store buckwheat flour in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, as it can go rancid quickly. It can be kept for 3-6 months in the refrigerator or up to a year in the freezer. If it develops an off smell, replace it.

Need to convert buckwheat flour to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

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Buckwheat Flour Conversion Table

Amount	Grams	Ounces
1 teaspoon	2.5g	0.09 oz
1 tablespoon	7.5g	0.26 oz
¼ cup	30g	1.06 oz
⅓ cup	40g	1.41 oz
½ cup	60g	2.12 oz
⅔ cup	80g	2.82 oz
¾ cup	90g	3.17 oz
1 cup	120g	4.23 oz
1½ cups	180g	6.35 oz
2 cups	240g	8.47 oz

Measurement Note

Spooned into the cup and levelled.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of buckwheat flour?▼

One US cup of buckwheat flour weighs approximately 120 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.

How many tablespoons in a cup of buckwheat flour?▼

There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of buckwheat flour weighs approximately 7.5 grams.

How do I measure buckwheat flour accurately?▼

Spooned into the cup and levelled. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.

How many cups in 100g of buckwheat flour?▼

100 grams of buckwheat flour is approximately 0.83 US cups.

Does sifting affect the weight of buckwheat flour?▼

Sifting aerates the flour, so a cup of sifted buckwheat flour weighs less than a cup of unsifted buckwheat flour. Our conversion values are for unsifted, spooned and levelled buckwheat flour. If your recipe calls for "1 cup sifted flour", sift first, then measure.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.