Jam or preserves gram to cup chart
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0 cup | 0.5 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.07 cup | 1.2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1/8 cup | 2.4 tbsp |
| 75 g | 1/4 cup | 3.5 tbsp |
| 100 g | 1/3 cup | 4.7 tbsp |
| 125 g | 3/8 cup | 5.9 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.44 cup | 7.1 tbsp |
| 200 g | 5/8 cup | 9.4 tbsp |
| 250 g | 3/4 cup | 11.8 tbsp |
| 300 g | 7/8 cup | 14.1 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.18 cup | 18.8 tbsp |
| 500 g | 1 1/2 cup | 23.5 tbsp |
Quick answers
50 g of jam or preserves is about 1/8 cup, 100 g is about 1/3 cup, 125 g is about 3/8 cup, 150 g is about 0.44 cup, 200 g is about 5/8 cup, 250 g is about 3/4 cups and 500 g is about 1 1/2 cups.
Example: using jam or preserves in a recipe
If a recipe asks for 180 g of jam or preserves, divide by 340 g per cup to get about 1/2 cups. To go back to grams, multiply the cups by 340.
How to measure jam or preserves
Thick spreads trap air pockets when you spoon them in. Press the jam or preserves into the cup, level it and scrape it out with a spatula. Weighing into a bowl is much easier than scraping a cup.
Where these weights come from
Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.
Need the reverse? Try jam or preserves cups to grams.
Common questions
How many cups is 100 grams of jam or preserves?
About 1/3 cup.
How many cups is 250 grams of jam or preserves?
About 3/4 cups.
How many tablespoons is 100 grams of jam or preserves?
About 4.7 tablespoons.
Why do cup measures of jam or preserves vary?
How you scoop, pack or sift the ingredient changes how much fits in a cup. Weighing in grams avoids this.