291 Grams: Conversions, Measurements, Useful Tips

Everything you need to know about how much is 291 grams. How to measure out 291 grams of different ingredients on a scale, with measuring cups etc.

If you're not used to the metric system in everyday life, you might be intimidated when trying to figure out how much is 291 grams. Don't be!

With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 291 grams, how to measure it out with diferent tools (scale, measuring cup, tablespoon, teaspoon) for the most common ingredients. We also help you decide whether to use a scale, measuring cups, tablespoons or teaspoons.

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How much is 291 grams?

Gram is a unit of mass (colloquially weight) in the SI system, used throughout the wolrd to measure ingredients by weight. To have a picture of how much is 291 grams, here are a couple of conversions:

  • 291 grams = 0.291 kg or kilograms.
  • 291 grams = 10.26 oz or ounces.
  • 291 grams = 0.64 lbs or pounds
  • 291 grams = approximately 2 1/3 cups of flour.
  • 291 grams = approximately 1 1/2 cups of sugar.

As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 291 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 291 grams of any ingredient.

You can of course also use measuring cups, tablespoons or teaspoons. Please note that there is no direct conversion rate for any of these tools for 291 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.

Measuring 291 grams on a kithcen scale

The best and easiest way to measure 291 grams at home for any ingredient is by using a kitchen scale.

It is also the most accurate as measuring by weight is often more precise than measuring by volume. So if you need to measure out ingredients by grams, I strongly suggest you to buy a kitchen scale or any appropriate scale.

  1. To measure exactly 291 grams on a kitchen scale, first turn on the scale and ensure it is set to the appropriate unit of measurement (grams in this case).
  2. Then, place a container on the scale and "zero" the scale so that it reads 0 grams with the container on it.
  3. Next, slowly add the ingredient to the container until the scale reads 291 grams.
  4. Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 291 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 291 grams, use a teaspoon to take out the ingredient bit by bit. Note: 1 gram is a tiny amount, so for most home uses of 291 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.

That's it, you've just measured 291 grams on a scale!

Measuring out 291 grams with measuring cups

As grams are a unit of weight and measuring cups are a unit of volume, there is no direct conversion rate for measuring out 291 grams with measuring cups. The result will largely depend on the ingredient, but can also be different depending on the temperature, humidity etc.

Ingredient291 Grams in Cups
291g flour2 1/3 cups
291g sugar1 1/2 cups
291g butter1 1/4 cups
291g rice1 3/8 cups
291g cooked rice2 1/8 cups
291g milk1 1/8 cups
291g water1 1/4 cups
291g cocoa powder2 7/8 cups
291g vegetable oil1 1/3 cups
291g powdered sugar2 3/8 cups
291g honey 7/8 cup

291 grams in tablespoons

291 grams is a bit large amount to measure out with tablespoons. We recommend using a kitchen scale or measuring cups instead. But if a tablespoon measuring set is what you have in hand, here are the conversion rates for different ingredients.

Ingredient291 Grams in Tablespoons
291g flour37 1/4 tbsp
291g sugar23 1/4 tbsp
291g butter20 1/2 tbsp
291g rice22 1/8 tbsp
291g cooked rice33 1/4 tbsp
291g milk19 tbsp
291g water19 3/8 tbsp
291g cocoa powder46 1/2 tbsp
291g vegetable oil21 1/8 tbsp
291g powdered sugar38 3/4 tbsp
291g honey13 2/3 tbsp

291 grams in teaspoons

291 grams is a bit large amount to measure out with teaspoons. We recommend using a kitchen scale or measuring cups instead. But if a teaspoon measuring set is what you have in hand, here are the conversion rates for different ingredients.

Ingredient291 Grams in Teaspoons
291g flour111 3/4 tsp
291g sugar69 7/8 tsp
291g butter61 1/2 tsp
291g rice66 1/2 tsp
291g cooked rice99 3/4 tsp
291g milk57 tsp
291g water58 1/4 tsp
291g cocoa powder139 2/3 tsp
291g vegetable oil63 1/4 tsp
291g powdered sugar116 3/8 tsp
291g honey41 1/8 tsp

Abbreviation of 291 grams

The official abbreviation of gram, grams, Gram, Grams is g.

Therfore you might often see 291 grams abbreviated as 291g or sometimes 291 g with a space between the number and the letter g.

Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 291gms also means 291 grams.

Writing 291g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 291 grams in an abbreviated form in English.