Mustard Cups to Grams and ML
Convert smooth prepared mustard between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Enter an amount below and select the measurement units.
Quick answer: 1 cup of prepared mustard equals 240 ml and weighs approximately 259.20 grams.
Mustard Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 1.08 grams per milliliter. They apply to smooth, prepared mustard with a typical thick, spreadable consistency.
| Prepared mustard | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 65 g |
| 1/3 cup | 86 g |
| 1/2 cup | 130 g |
| 2/3 cup | 173 g |
| 3/4 cup | 194 g |
| 1 cup | 259 g |
| 1.5 cups | 389 g |
| 2 cups | 518 g |
| 3 cups | 778 g |
| 4 cups | 1,037 g |
Mustard Cups to Milliliters
The converter uses a cooking cup equal to 240 milliliters.
| Prepared mustard | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml |
| 2 cups | 480 ml |
| 3 cups | 720 ml |
| 4 cups | 960 ml |
What Type of Mustard Do These Values Use?
This conversion is intended for smooth prepared mustard, such as ordinary yellow mustard or smooth Dijon mustard. The mustard should have a typical thick but spreadable consistency.
Ingredients and thickness vary between products. Different prepared mustards may therefore have a slightly different weight per cup.
Does Whole-Grain Mustard Weigh the Same?
Not necessarily. Whole-grain mustard contains visible mustard seeds and may leave more small air spaces in the measuring cup than smooth mustard.
This general conversion can provide an estimate, but weighing whole-grain mustard directly is preferable when precise grams are required.
Is Mustard Powder Included?
No. Dry mustard powder is a different ingredient with a much lower bulk density than prepared mustard. It should not be converted with the values on this page.
Use these measurements only for mustard that has already been prepared with liquid and is ready to use.
Does Homemade Mustard Weigh the Same?
Homemade mustard can vary depending on the amount of water, vinegar, seeds and other ingredients used. A coarse homemade mustard may also contain more texture than a commercial smooth mustard.
These values work best when the homemade mustard has a consistency similar to bottled prepared mustard.
How to Measure Prepared Mustard
- Stir or shake the mustard before measuring.
- Spoon or squeeze it into the measuring cup.
- Remove large air pockets from thick mustard.
- Level the surface when using a dry measuring cup.
- Scrape out the full measured amount when adding it to the recipe.
- Use a kitchen scale when the recipe provides grams.
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For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .