388 Grams: Conversions, Measurements, Useful Tips

Everything you need to know about how much is 388 grams. How to measure out 388 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 388 grams. Don't be!

With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 388 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 388 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 388 grams, here are a couple of conversions:

  • 388 grams = 0.388 kg or kilograms.
  • 388 grams = 13.69 oz or ounces.
  • 388 grams = 0.86 lbs or pounds
  • 388 grams = approximately 3 1/8 cups of flour.
  • 388 grams = approximately 2 cups of sugar.

As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 388 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 388 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 388 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.

Measuring 388 grams on a kithcen scale

The best and easiest way to measure 388 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 388 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 388 grams.
  4. Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 388 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 388 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 388 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.

That's it, you've just measured 388 grams on a scale!

Measuring out 388 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 388 grams with measuring cups. The result will largely depend on the ingredient, but can also be different depending on the temperature, humidity etc.

Ingredient388 Grams in Cups
388g flour3 1/8 cups
388g sugar2 cups
388g butter1 2/3 cups
388g rice1 7/8 cups
388g cooked rice2 3/4 cups
388g milk1 5/8 cups
388g water1 5/8 cups
388g cocoa powder3 7/8 cups
388g vegetable oil1 3/4 cups
388g powdered sugar3 1/4 cups
388g honey1 1/8 cups

388 grams in tablespoons

388 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.

Ingredient388 Grams in Tablespoons
388g flour49 2/3 tbsp
388g sugar31 tbsp
388g butter27 1/3 tbsp
388g rice29 1/2 tbsp
388g cooked rice44 1/3 tbsp
388g milk25 1/3 tbsp
388g water25 7/8 tbsp
388g cocoa powder62 1/8 tbsp
388g vegetable oil28 1/8 tbsp
388g powdered sugar51 3/4 tbsp
388g honey18 1/4 tbsp

388 grams in teaspoons

388 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.

Ingredient388 Grams in Teaspoons
388g flour149 tsp
388g sugar93 1/8 tsp
388g butter82 tsp
388g rice88 2/3 tsp
388g cooked rice133 tsp
388g milk76 tsp
388g water77 5/8 tsp
388g cocoa powder186 1/4 tsp
388g vegetable oil84 1/3 tsp
388g powdered sugar155 1/4 tsp
388g honey54 3/4 tsp

Abbreviation of 388 grams

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

Therfore you might often see 388 grams abbreviated as 388g or sometimes 388 g with a space between the number and the letter g.

Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 388gms also means 388 grams.

Writing 388g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 388 grams in an abbreviated form in English.