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Grams to Cups: Wheat Bran

If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for wheat bran. One cup of wheat bran weighs about 58 grams, which works out to a density of 0.25 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 29 g, a quarter cup about 15 g, and one tablespoon about 4 g.

Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of wheat bran does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of wheat bran, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.

Cooking measurement converterWheat Bran

Result

1.72 cups

Common measuresWheat Bran

Wheat Bran · 58 g / Density 0.25 g/ml
MeasureGrams
1 cup58 g
¾ cup44 g
½ cup29 g
⅓ cup19 g
¼ cup15 g
1 tbsp3.6 g
1 tsp1.2 g

Data source: USDA FoodData Central

How to measure wheat bran accurately

How you fill the cup matters a lot with wheat bran. Spoon it into the cup and level the top with the back of a knife. If you scoop the cup straight from the bag you compact the contents and can add up to 20% more weight than the recipe intends — a common reason baked goods turn out dense.

That is why weighing in grams is always more reliable than cups for precise baking. This page gives you the exact equivalence both ways, so you can use whichever method you prefer.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a cup of wheat bran?

One cup of wheat bran weighs about 58 grams. Half a cup is roughly 29 grams and a quarter cup about 15 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of wheat bran?

100 grams of wheat bran is about 1.72 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.

Where does this value come from?

From the ingredient's measured density (0.25 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.

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