55 Grams of Active Dry Yeast to Cups
Ingredient
Active Dry Yeast
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.29 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 4.6
- Teaspoons
- 13.8
- Milliliters
- 68 ml
55 grams of active dry yeast = 0.29 cups (¼ cup / 4.6 tablespoons)
Active Dry Yeast has a density of approximately 192g per cup. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons). Source: Estimated, not a standard USDA cup measure.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45g | 0.23 | ¼ | 3.8 |
| 50g | 0.26 | ¼ | 4.2 |
| 55g | 0.29 | ¼ | 4.6 |
| 60g | 0.31 | ⅓ | 5.0 |
| 65g | 0.34 | ⅓ | 5.4 |
Bakers reach for active dry yeast 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 55 grams of active dry yeast in cups?+
55 grams of active dry yeast is 0.29 cups (¼ cup), or 4.6 tablespoons.
How do I measure 55 grams of active dry yeast without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 4.6 tablespoons instead.