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Milliliters to grams converter

A milliliter of water weighs about a gram, but most kitchen liquids are heavier or lighter depending on sugar, fat, or protein. Converting ml to g requires the ingredient so density can be applied. Use this page when a recipe gives ml and you want the matching weight.

How to convert ml to grams

Multiply milliliters by the ingredient density in g/ml. Water is ~1 g/ml; oils are lighter per ml; syrups and dairy fall between.

ml to grams conversion table

mlWaterAll-purpose flourGranulated sugarButterMilk
50 ml50 g27 g43 g48 g52 g
100 ml100 g53 g85 g96 g103 g
250 ml250 g133 g213 g240 g258 g
500 ml500 g265 g425 g480 g515 g
1 l1000 g530 g850 g960 g1030 g

Rounded to whole grams. Column headers link to detailed converter pages.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 250 ml?

Depends on liquid. 250 ml of water is about 250 g; 250 ml of whole milk is slightly more; 250 ml of oil weighs less than 250 g.

Is ml the same as cc or cm³?

Yes — milliliters and cubic centimeters match for liquids. Liters are 1000 ml; use decimals carefully when a scale reads grams.

Why does syrup weigh more than water per ml?

Dissolved sugar increases density, so each milliliter carries more mass than plain water.

Can I eyeball ml with measuring cups?

Close for soups, not ideal for candy or pastry where a few percent matters.