Panko Breadcrumbs — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of panko breadcrumbs weighs 60 grams (2.12 ounces or 3.8g per tablespoon) when measured gently scoop and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 63.4g and 100g equals 1 ⅔ cups for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of panko breadcrumbs (gently scoop and level) weighs 60g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 63g.
Panko: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 60g per 236.6 mL US cup (Gently scoop and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 1.3 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 3.8 g | 0.13 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 20 g | 0.71 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 45 g | 1.59 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 63.4 g | 2.24 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
Panko: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.17 c |
| 25 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.42 c |
| 50 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 75 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 100 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 125 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 150 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 c |
| 200 g | 3 ⅓ cups | 3.33 c |
| 250 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
| 300 g | 5 cups | 5.00 c |
| 400 g | 6 ⅔ cups | 6.67 c |
| 500 g | 8 ⅓ cups | 8.33 c |
| 750 g | 12 ½ cups | 12.50 c |
| 1000 g | 16 ⅔ cups | 16.67 c |
How to Measure Panko Breadcrumbs Accurately
Scoop extremely gently without crushing or compressing the delicate, elongated dried bread slivers. Panko is exceptionally airy, weighing a mere 60 grams per cup—about half the weight of traditional dry breadcrumbs.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171329; Kikkoman Panko Technical Specifications
Common Culinary Uses
- Crispy tonkatsu pork cutlets
- Baked mac and cheese topping
- Crunchy baked seafood crust
- Onion ring breading
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Crushed cornflakes or butter crackers at 1:1 weight for crisp baked coatings.
- Traditional fine dry breadcrumbs at 1:1 weight (60g = ~1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs).
Panko Breadcrumbs Measuring FAQs
Why is panko breadcrumbs so much lighter than standard breadcrumbs? ▾
Panko is made from crustless white bread baked by electrical resistance heating, creating airy, needle-like slivers that absorb far less oil during frying.
Can I crush panko to replace regular fine breadcrumbs in meatballs? ▾
Yes, pulsing panko finely creates tender binders, but measure by grams (60g) rather than volume to avoid drying out meat mixtures.