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Convert cups of panko to grams
One cup of panko weighs about 60 g, and half a cup comes to roughly 30 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 cup of panko =
60 g
- oz
- 2.12
- kg
- 0.06
- lb
- 0.132
Panko: 60 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Panko flakes are large and airy, which is exactly why they fry up crisper than standard crumbs.
Full panko chart →Panko at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 60 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 60 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 3.75 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 1.25 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 2.12 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 1.67 cups
- Density
- 0.25 g/ml
cups to grams chart for panko
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| Cups (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 0.017 lb |
| 1/4 cup | 15 g | 0.529 oz | 0.033 lb |
| 1/3 cup | 20 g | 0.705 oz | 0.044 lb |
| 1/2 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 0.066 lb |
| 2/3 cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 0.088 lb |
| 3/4 cup | 45 g | 1.59 oz | 0.099 lb |
| 1 cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 0.132 lb |
| 1 1/2 cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz | 0.198 lb |
| 2 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 0.265 lb |
| 3 cup | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 0.397 lb |
| 4 cup | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 0.529 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat panko as 60 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.254 g/ml. From there:
- Your cups figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (cup = 237 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1 2/3 cups.
Measuring panko accurately
Panko flakes are large and airy, which is exactly why they fry up crisper than standard crumbs.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of panko?
1 cup of panko is 60 g. This is based on a density of 60 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 cups of panko?
2 cups of panko is 120 g, and 30 g for half a cup.
How much is 100 g of panko in cups?
100 g of panko is about 1 2/3 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for panko?
Panko flakes are large and airy, which is exactly why they fry up crisper than standard crumbs.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.