221 Grams: Conversions, Measurements, Useful Tips

Everything you need to know about how much is 221 grams. How to measure out 221 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 221 grams. Don't be!

With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 221 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 221 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 221 grams, here are a couple of conversions:

  • 221 grams = 0.221 kg or kilograms.
  • 221 grams = 7.8 oz or ounces.
  • 221 grams = 0.49 lbs or pounds
  • 221 grams = approximately 1 3/4 cups of flour.
  • 221 grams = approximately 1 1/8 cups of sugar.

As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 221 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 221 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 221 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.

Measuring 221 grams on a kithcen scale

The best and easiest way to measure 221 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 221 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 221 grams.
  4. Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 221 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 221 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 221 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.

That's it, you've just measured 221 grams on a scale!

Measuring out 221 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 221 grams with measuring cups. The result will largely depend on the ingredient, but can also be different depending on the temperature, humidity etc.

Ingredient221 Grams in Cups
221g flour1 3/4 cups
221g sugar1 1/8 cups
221g butter1 cup
221g rice1 cup
221g cooked rice1 5/8 cups
221g milk 7/8 cup
221g water 7/8 cup
221g cocoa powder2 1/4 cups
221g vegetable oil1 cup
221g powdered sugar1 7/8 cups
221g honey 2/3 cup

221 grams in tablespoons

221 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.

Ingredient221 Grams in Tablespoons
221g flour28 1/4 tbsp
221g sugar17 2/3 tbsp
221g butter15 1/2 tbsp
221g rice16 7/8 tbsp
221g cooked rice25 1/4 tbsp
221g milk14 3/8 tbsp
221g water14 3/4 tbsp
221g cocoa powder35 3/8 tbsp
221g vegetable oil16 tbsp
221g powdered sugar29 1/2 tbsp
221g honey10 3/8 tbsp

221 grams in teaspoons

221 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.

Ingredient221 Grams in Teaspoons
221g flour84 7/8 tsp
221g sugar53 tsp
221g butter46 2/3 tsp
221g rice50 1/2 tsp
221g cooked rice75 3/4 tsp
221g milk43 1/4 tsp
221g water44 1/4 tsp
221g cocoa powder106 1/8 tsp
221g vegetable oil48 tsp
221g powdered sugar88 3/8 tsp
221g honey31 1/4 tsp

Abbreviation of 221 grams

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

Therfore you might often see 221 grams abbreviated as 221g or sometimes 221 g with a space between the number and the letter g.

Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 221gms also means 221 grams.

Writing 221g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 221 grams in an abbreviated form in English.