Active Dry Yeast Grams to Cups
Active Dry Yeast weighs about 192g per cup. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons).
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.52 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.3
- Teaspoons
- 25.0
- Milliliters
- 123 ml
Active Dry Yeast Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Active Dry Yeast density: 192g per cup (Estimated, not a standard USDA cup measure)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 | ⅛ | 0.8 |
| 25g | 0.13 | ⅛ | 2.1 |
| 50g | 0.26 | ¼ | 4.2 |
| 75g | 0.39 | ⅜ | 6.3 |
| 100g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 |
| 125g | 0.65 | ⅔ | 10.4 |
| 150g | 0.78 | ¾ | 12.5 |
| 175g | 0.91 | ⅞ | 14.6 |
| 200g | 1.04 | 1⅛ | 16.7 |
| 225g | 1.17 | 1⅛ | 18.8 |
| 250g | 1.30 | 1⅓ | 20.8 |
| 300g | 1.56 | 1½ | 25.0 |
| 350g | 1.82 | 1⅞ | 29.2 |
| 400g | 2.08 | 2⅛ | 33.3 |
| 500g | 2.60 | 2⅝ | 41.7 |
Ingredient Profile
Active Dry Yeast has a density of 192g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons).
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Active Dry Yeast in Cups
Spoon into the cup and level off. Ingredients like cocoa powder benefit from a quick sift first to break up clumps.
Baking soda and baking powder should always be measured with a dry measuring spoon, leveled flat — a heaping spoonful of either can meaningfully change how a baked good rises.
If a recipe calls for active dry yeast by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Active Dry Yeast vs Other Dry Goods
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how active dry yeast compares to other dry goods on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Active Dry Yeast |
|---|---|---|
| Active Dry Yeast | 192g | baseline |
| Cocoa Powder | 85g | -56% |
| Cornstarch | 128g | -33% |
| Table Salt | 288g | +50% |
| Rolled Oats | 90g | -53% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Recipes typically call for this ingredient in amounts ranging from a tablespoon to a full cup, depending on the dish.
- Check your specific recipe for the exact gram amount, then use the converter above to find the matching cup measurement.
How Much Is X Grams of Active Dry Yeast?
Need every amount at once? See the full active dry yeast conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of active dry yeast?+
A cup of active dry yeast weighs about 192g. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons).
How do I measure active dry yeast accurately?+
Spoon into the cup and level off. Ingredients like cocoa powder benefit from a quick sift first to break up clumps.
Does active dry yeast's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons). A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert active dry yeast from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 192 to get cups.
Why does active dry yeast weigh a different amount per cup than other dry goods?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for active dry yeast, not a category-wide average.
Is 192g per cup the same across every brand of active dry yeast?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. Estimated, not a standard USDA cup measure provides the reference value used here.