While a cup of flour will be 8 ounces in terms of volume, it won't weigh a full 8 ounces (227 grams.) Think of the difference between a cup full of rocks versus a cup full of feathers. The same space is filled, but one is definitely lighter! We write our recipes using the "fluff, sprinkle, scrape" method for measuring flour which results in a cup weight of about 120 grams (or 113 grams for a scant cup) If you were to dip your measuring cup right into a bag of flour and scoop, you’d find more becomes packed in and that same cup would suddenly weigh more. There's no universal standard for what a cup of flour should weigh and we recommend copying the measurement method used by the individual who wrote the recipe you’re baking. That way you can better ensure you’re using like-kind amounts. Of course, measuring by weight (our favorite method) is even more accurate. If you have a kitchen scale it will always be best to use that instead of your measuring cups!

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