How Many Grams in a Cup of Vanilla extract?
1 cup of vanilla extract = 208 grams · 100g = 0.48 cups
Vanilla extract is an alcohol-based flavouring weighing about 208 grams per cup, though it is almost always measured in teaspoons rather than cups. Pure extract is made by steeping vanilla beans in alcohol; imitation vanilla uses synthetic vanillin. A little carries a long way.
Based on a measured density of 208 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured level rather than to the brim. Last reviewed .
Vanilla extract cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26 g | 0.92 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 52 g | 1.83 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 69.3 g | 2.44 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 104 g | 3.67 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 139 g | 4.89 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 156 g | 5.5 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 208 g | 7.34 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 312 g | 11 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 416 g | 14.7 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 624 g | 22 oz | 48 |
Vanilla extract grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of vanilla extract come to, handy when a recipe lists vanilla extract in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.12 | 0.88 oz | 1.92 |
| 50 g | 0.24 | 1.76 oz | 3.85 |
| 75 g | 0.36 | 2.65 oz | 5.77 |
| 100 g | 0.48 | 3.53 oz | 7.69 |
| 125 g | 0.6 | 4.41 oz | 9.62 |
| 150 g | 0.72 | 5.29 oz | 11.5 |
| 175 g | 0.84 | 6.17 oz | 13.5 |
| 200 g | 0.96 | 7.05 oz | 15.4 |
| 225 g | 1.08 | 7.94 oz | 17.3 |
| 250 g | 1.2 | 8.82 oz | 19.2 |
| 300 g | 1.44 | 10.6 oz | 23.1 |
| 350 g | 1.68 | 12.3 oz | 26.9 |
| 400 g | 1.92 | 14.1 oz | 30.8 |
| 500 g | 2.4 | 17.6 oz | 38.5 |
Vanilla extract: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of vanilla extract weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of vanilla extract in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup vanilla extract | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 208 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 220 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 250 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 176 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
Related ingredients
Quick reference: Vanilla extract in grams
- ⅛ cup vanilla extract = 26g
- ¼ cup vanilla extract = 52g — a quarter cup of vanilla extract in grams
- ⅓ cup vanilla extract = 69.3g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup vanilla extract = 104g — half a cup of vanilla extract in grams
- ⅔ cup vanilla extract = 139g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup vanilla extract = 156g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup vanilla extract = 208g — one cup of vanilla extract in grams
- 2 cups vanilla extract = 416g — two cups
Vanilla extract by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of vanilla extract weighs about 13g, and one teaspoon about 4.33g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to grams = 13g
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract = 26g
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract = 39g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract = 4.33g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of vanilla extract is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.09 cups of vanilla extract — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of vanilla extract weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of vanilla extract?
Because one cup of vanilla extract weighs about 208 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 208. So 100g of vanilla extract is about 0.48 cups, 200g is about 0.96 cups, 250g is about 1.2 cups, and 300g is about 1.44 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure vanilla extract accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh vanilla extract on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of vanilla extract weighs about 208 grams (7.34 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts vanilla extract and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Add vanilla to cooled or off-heat mixtures where possible — its delicate aroma compounds are volatile and cook off under prolonged high heat.
Vanilla extract conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of vanilla extract?
One US cup of vanilla extract weighs approximately 208 grams (7.34 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of vanilla extract?
Half a cup (½ cup) of vanilla extract weighs approximately 104 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of vanilla extract?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of vanilla extract weighs approximately 52 grams.
How do I convert vanilla extract from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 208. For example, 2 cups of vanilla extract = 416 grams, and ¾ cup = 156 grams.
How many cups is 100g of vanilla extract?
100 grams of vanilla extract is about 0.48 cups. 200g is about 0.96 cups and 300g is about 1.44 cups, since 1 cup weighs 208 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of vanilla extract?
One 250 ml metric cup of vanilla extract, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 220 grams, compared with 208 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.