130 Grams of Water to Cups
Ingredient
Water
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.55 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.8
- Teaspoons
- 26.4
- Milliliters
- 130 ml
130 grams of water = 0.55 cups (½ cup / 8.8 tablespoons)
Water has a density of approximately 236g per cup. The baseline liquid density — 236.588g per cup at standard kitchen temperature. Source: USDA / NIST.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120g | 0.51 | ½ | 8.1 |
| 125g | 0.53 | ½ | 8.5 |
| 130g | 0.55 | ½ | 8.8 |
| 140g | 0.59 | ⅝ | 9.5 |
| 150g | 0.64 | ⅝ | 10.2 |
Bakers reach for water in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 130 grams of water in cups?+
130 grams of water is 0.55 cups (½ cup), or 8.8 tablespoons.
How do I measure 130 grams of water without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 8.8 tablespoons instead.