121 Grams: Conversions, Measurements, Useful Tips

Everything you need to know about how much is 121 grams. How to measure out 121 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 121 grams. Don't be!

With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 121 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 121 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 121 grams, here are a couple of conversions:

  • 121 grams = 0.121 kg or kilograms.
  • 121 grams = 4.27 oz or ounces.
  • 121 grams = 0.27 lbs or pounds
  • 121 grams = approximately 1 cups of flour.
  • 121 grams = approximately 5/8 cups of sugar.

As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 121 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 121 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 121 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.

Measuring 121 grams on a kithcen scale

The best and easiest way to measure 121 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 121 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 121 grams.
  4. Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 121 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 121 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 121 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.

That's it, you've just measured 121 grams on a scale!

Measuring out 121 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 121 grams with measuring cups. The result will largely depend on the ingredient, but can also be different depending on the temperature, humidity etc.

Ingredient121 Grams in Cups
121g flour1 cup
121g sugar 5/8 cup
121g butter 1/2 cup
121g rice 5/8 cup
121g cooked rice 7/8 cup
121g milk 1/2 cup
121g water 1/2 cup
121g cocoa powder1 1/4 cups
121g vegetable oil 1/2 cup
121g powdered sugar1 cup
121g honey 3/8 cup

121 grams in tablespoons

121 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.

Ingredient121 Grams in Tablespoons
121g flour15 1/2 tbsp
121g sugar9 2/3 tbsp
121g butter8 1/2 tbsp
121g rice9 1/4 tbsp
121g cooked rice13 7/8 tbsp
121g milk7 7/8 tbsp
121g water8 1/8 tbsp
121g cocoa powder19 3/8 tbsp
121g vegetable oil8 3/4 tbsp
121g powdered sugar16 1/8 tbsp
121g honey5 2/3 tbsp

121 grams in teaspoons

121 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.

Ingredient121 Grams in Teaspoons
121g flour46 1/2 tsp
121g sugar29 tsp
121g butter25 1/2 tsp
121g rice27 2/3 tsp
121g cooked rice41 1/2 tsp
121g milk23 2/3 tsp
121g water24 1/4 tsp
121g cocoa powder58 1/8 tsp
121g vegetable oil26 1/3 tsp
121g powdered sugar48 3/8 tsp
121g honey17 1/8 tsp

Abbreviation of 121 grams

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

Therfore you might often see 121 grams abbreviated as 121g or sometimes 121 g with a space between the number and the letter g.

Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 121gms also means 121 grams.

Writing 121g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 121 grams in an abbreviated form in English.