CookingCups to Grams

Red Chili Flakes Cups to Grams

Updated: March 1, 2026

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 cup of red chili flakes equals 119 grams.

Reference basis: 119 g per 1 US cup.
Example: 2 cups = 238 g.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

119 Grams

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119 grams

With 1 cup of Red Chili Flakes, that equals 119 grams.

API and AI agent access

Red Chili Flakes Cups to Grams. Material: red-chili-flakes.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: cooking
Source unit: cup_us
Target unit: gram
Ingredient: red-chili-flakes

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "cooking",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "cup_us",
  "to": "gram",
  "material": "red-chili-flakes"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "cooking",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "cup_us",
    "to": "gram",
    "result": {
      "raw": 119,
      "display": "119"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/cooking/cups-to-grams/red-chili-flakes/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Calculation basis: the recorded grams-per-US-cup value.

Red Chili Flakes uses a recorded reference of 119 grams per US cup in this dataset. Confidence: low. Source basis: Aqua-Calc food volume-to-weight: 1 US cup red pepper flakes = 118.5 g (rounded to 119 g) https://www.aqua-calc.com/one-to-one/food/red-pepper-flakes

Evidence status: needs-review. The source note is recorded; this does not certify every preparation or measurement condition. Whole versus ground form, grind size, settling, and leveling are important because these concentrated ingredients are commonly measured in small volumes.

Common Conversion Values

Cup	Grams
1/4	30
1/3	40
1/2	60
1	119
1 1/2	179
2	238
3	357

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this use a US cup?

Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.

Does grind size change the result for Red Chili Flakes?

Red Chili Flakes keeps one reference basis here, but fine vs coarse grind can change how loosely the spice fills a spoon or cup. Keep the measuring style consistent if you want repeatable results.