501 Grams: Conversions, Measurements, Useful Tips

Everything you need to know about how much is 501 grams. How to measure out 501 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 501 grams. Don't be!

With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 501 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 501 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 501 grams, here are a couple of conversions:

  • 501 grams = 0.501 kg or kilograms.
  • 501 grams = 17.67 oz or ounces.
  • 501 grams = 1.1 lbs or pounds
  • 501 grams = approximately 4 cups of flour.
  • 501 grams = approximately 2 1/2 cups of sugar.

As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 501 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 501 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 501 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.

Measuring 501 grams on a kithcen scale

The best and easiest way to measure 501 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 501 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 501 grams.
  4. Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 501 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 501 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 501 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.

That's it, you've just measured 501 grams on a scale!

Measuring out 501 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 501 grams with measuring cups. The result will largely depend on the ingredient, but can also be different depending on the temperature, humidity etc.

Ingredient501 Grams in Cups
501g flour4 cups
501g sugar2 1/2 cups
501g butter2 1/4 cups
501g rice2 3/8 cups
501g cooked rice3 5/8 cups
501g milk2 cups
501g water2 1/8 cups
501g cocoa powder5 cups
501g vegetable oil2 1/4 cups
501g powdered sugar4 1/8 cups
501g honey1 1/2 cups

501 grams in tablespoons

501 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.

Ingredient501 Grams in Tablespoons
501g flour64 1/8 tbsp
501g sugar40 1/8 tbsp
501g butter35 1/4 tbsp
501g rice38 1/8 tbsp
501g cooked rice57 1/4 tbsp
501g milk32 2/3 tbsp
501g water33 3/8 tbsp
501g cocoa powder80 1/8 tbsp
501g vegetable oil36 1/3 tbsp
501g powdered sugar66 3/4 tbsp
501g honey23 5/8 tbsp

501 grams in teaspoons

501 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.

Ingredient501 Grams in Teaspoons
501g flour192 3/8 tsp
501g sugar120 1/4 tsp
501g butter105 3/4 tsp
501g rice114 1/2 tsp
501g cooked rice171 2/3 tsp
501g milk98 1/8 tsp
501g water100 1/4 tsp
501g cocoa powder240 1/2 tsp
501g vegetable oil108 7/8 tsp
501g powdered sugar200 3/8 tsp
501g honey70 3/4 tsp

Abbreviation of 501 grams

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

Therfore you might often see 501 grams abbreviated as 501g or sometimes 501 g with a space between the number and the letter g.

Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 501gms also means 501 grams.

Writing 501g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 501 grams in an abbreviated form in English.