Whole milk in grams
244 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 5.1 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 15 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 244 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 258 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 103 grams |
Other ingredients
Questions
How many grams is a cup of milk?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of whole milk weighs 244 g. A metric cup (250 ml) weighs about 258 g.
How many grams is 100 ml of milk?
100 ml of whole milk weighs about 103 g. A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 15 g.
Is 1 ml of milk equal to 1 g?
Almost: whole milk is a little denser than water, so 1 ml weighs about 1.03 g. For everyday cooking the difference is negligible; for precise baking, use the figures here.
Does skimmed milk weigh the same as whole milk?
Almost exactly. The fat in whole milk makes it very slightly lighter per ml than skimmed milk, but the gap is far smaller than the way you pour or measure.
How many cups is a litre of milk?
A litre is about 4.2 US cups (236.6 ml each) or 4 metric cups (250 ml each).
A US cup of whole milk weighs 244 g according to the USDA, and 100 ml weighs about 103 g. Milk is slightly heavier than water, so a litre is a little over a kilo.
For most recipes you can treat 1 ml of milk as 1 g. When the recipe is precise, use the figure above.
USDA FoodData Central #171265 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)