Rye Flour: US Cups to Grams (g) & Ounces (oz) Conversion
Convert volumes of rye flour (light, medium, or dark/pumpernickel) measured in US cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and imperial/US ounces (oz). Rye flour behaves differently than wheat flour in baking.
US Cups (Rye Flour)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Ounces (oz) (approx. by weight)
1/8 cup
13-15 g
0.46-0.53 oz
1/4 cup
25-30 g
0.88-1.06 oz
1/3 cup
34-40 g
1.20-1.41 oz
1/2 cup
50-60 g
1.76-2.12 oz
2/3 cup
67-80 g
2.36-2.82 oz
3/4 cup
75-90 g
2.65-3.17 oz
1 cup
100-120 g (often ~102g for light, ~115-120g for dark/whole)
3.53-4.23 oz
Important Considerations for Rye Flour:
The weight of 1 US cup of rye flour varies by type:
**Light Rye Flour:** Around **100-105 grams per cup**.
**Medium or Dark/Whole Rye (Pumpernickel) Flour:** Generally heavier, around **115-120 grams per cup**, due to more bran content.
Always use the "spoon and level" method for measuring flour by volume.
Rye flour has lower gluten content than wheat flour and absorbs more water, resulting in denser, stickier doughs. It's often combined with wheat flour in bread recipes.
For precise rye bread baking, **measuring rye flour by weight with a kitchen scale is highly recommended.**