How many grams are in 1 cup of breadcrumbs?

One cup of plain dry breadcrumbs weighs about 108 grams. This figure is for standard dry, grated breadcrumbs; other styles weigh differently by volume.

Do panko breadcrumbs weigh the same as regular breadcrumbs?

No. Panko is coarser and airier than plain dry breadcrumbs, so a cup of panko weighs noticeably less, often around 50 grams per cup, roughly half the density used in this tool.

Do fresh breadcrumbs weigh the same as dry breadcrumbs?

No. Fresh breadcrumbs made from torn or processed bread hold more moisture and air, so their weight per cup varies with how finely they are torn. The 108 g per cup figure applies to dried, packaged breadcrumbs.

Why does my breadcrumb weight not match the package label?

Brands grind and pack breadcrumbs to different finenesses, so package-listed weights can differ from this chart by 5-10 grams per cup. For best results, weigh against the specific brand you are using when a recipe is weight-sensitive.

Is it better to measure breadcrumbs by weight or by cups?

By weight. Scooping technique changes how much fits in a cup by a wide margin, while a gram measurement stays consistent every time, which matters most when breadcrumbs are used as a binder ratio.

How many grams is 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs?

One-third cup of plain dry breadcrumbs is about 36 grams, based on the 108 g per cup density used throughout this tool.

Breadcrumbs Cups to Grams

Convert breadcrumbs between US cups and grams using plain dry breadcrumbs' density, with a chart for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, and 2 cups.

Convert Breadcrumbs

Amount in Cups

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Based on 108 g per cup for plain dry breadcrumbs. Panko and fresh breadcrumbs weigh less.

Result

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Quick Reference Table

Grams per cup of plain dry breadcrumbs.

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Summary

Breadcrumbs are lighter and coarser than flour, so a cup of them does not weigh what a cup of flour weighs, and the exact weight also depends on whether the crumbs are fine dry crumbs or airy panko. This tool converts between US cups and grams using plain dry breadcrumb density, updates as you type, and includes a reference chart for the amounts that show up most often in recipes.

How it works

Enter an amount in cups, or switch to Grams → Cups if you already have a gram figure.
Type the number in the input field.
The result updates automatically as you type, using plain dry breadcrumb density.
Use the quick reference table for common amounts without typing anything.
Copy the result with one click to paste into your notes or recipe.

Use cases

Scale a meatball, meatloaf, or crab cake recipe that lists breadcrumbs in cups onto a kitchen scale.
Convert grams from a European recipe into US cup measurements for breadcrumbs.
Check how many grams are in 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs before adding it to a binder mixture.
Avoid over-packing breadcrumbs, which makes a coating or filling too dense.
Compare a plain breadcrumb measurement against a panko recipe you are adapting.
Weigh out breadcrumbs for a stuffing or casserole topping where ratios matter.

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Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu