40g of self-raising flour equals approximately 1.41 ounces. Whether you're baking a cake or preparing a batter for your air fryer, getting the measurements right is key to perfect results. At airfryerrecipe.co.uk, we know how crucial accuracy is, especially when converting grams to ounces for UK bakers.
Baking is a science, and even small deviations in flour weight can affect texture and rise. Self-raising flour contains baking powder, so precise measurements ensure your cakes or air fryer bakes turn out light and fluffy. If you're using a recipe from our collection, converting 40g to ounces correctly guarantees consistency.
For air fryer recipes, where space and heat distribution differ from traditional ovens, exact measurements prevent dense or uneven results. A digital kitchen scale is ideal, but if you're working with ounces, knowing that 40g is roughly 1.41 oz keeps things simple.
If you don’t have scales, use the spoon-and-level method. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup and level it off with a knife. For 40g (1.41 oz), this usually equals about 5 tablespoons. Check our conversion chart for more handy tips.
This small quantity is perfect for single-serving bakes or coating ingredients before air frying. Try it in mini cakes, scones, or even as a light batter for air fryer chicken. Since 40g converts to 1.41 oz, it’s easy to adjust recipes without leftovers.
Self-raising flour’s leavening properties make it great for quick bakes. If you’re experimenting with desserts, 40g (1.41 oz) can be the base for a small batch of cookies or a mug cake—ideal for air fryer cooking.
Need to scale up? Double 40g to 80g for 2.82 oz, or halve it for 20g (0.7 oz). Our conversion guide covers everything from grams to ounces, so you’ll never second-guess measurements again.
