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mL to Grams Converter by Ingredient
Milliliters measure volume and grams measure mass. Choose the ingredient so the converter can apply its density instead of assuming everything is water.
100 milliliters of water 100 g
100g
= 3.53 oz
Water · 236.59 g per US cup
Quick reference
Common mL to grams conversions
These values use water. Select another ingredient when its density differs from water.
| milliliters | grams |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 g |
| 15 | 15 g |
| 30 | 30 g |
| 50 | 50 g |
| 100 | 100 g |
| 125 | 125 g |
| 250 | 250 g |
Good to know
mL equals grams only for some liquids
Water is close to 1 gram per milliliter under everyday kitchen conditions, which makes its numbers look interchangeable. That shortcut does not hold for ingredients such as honey or oil.
Choose the ingredient and form whenever the conversion crosses from volume to mass.
Common questions
Questions, answered.
Is 1 mL always equal to 1 gram?
No. That is a useful approximation for water, but other ingredients have different densities.
How many grams is 100 mL of water?
Using the water density in this catalog, 100 mL of water is about 100 grams.
Why do mL to grams conversions need an ingredient?
Milliliters measure space and grams measure weight. Density connects the two measurements.
Can I convert grams back to mL?
Yes. Swap the units and keep the correct ingredient selected.
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