Whole wheat flour vs All-Purpose Flour

A side-by-side guide to substituting All-Purpose Flour for Whole wheat flour (or vice versa).

Quick answer

All-Purpose Flour works as a 1:1 swap for Whole wheat flour in most recipes.

Side-by-side

Whole wheat flour

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Whole wheat flour

All-Purpose Flour

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: common

Notes: 1:1 swap. Results in a lighter, less dense texture and loses the nutty flavor and extra fiber. Good when you want a milder result.

Read the full guide: All-Purpose Flour

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When to use All-Purpose Flour instead of Whole wheat flour

1:1 swap. Results in a lighter, less dense texture and loses the nutty flavor and extra fiber. Good when you want a milder result. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute All-Purpose Flour for Whole wheat flour?

Yes — 1:1 swap. Results in a lighter, less dense texture and loses the nutty flavor and extra fiber. Good when you want a milder result. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Whole wheat flour to All-Purpose Flour?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Whole wheat flour and All-Purpose Flour interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but 1:1 swap..

Is All-Purpose Flour a better substitute than other options for Whole wheat flour?

All-Purpose Flour is one of the options SubSwap lists for Whole wheat flour. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Whole wheat flour substitutes.

Looking for more Whole wheat flour substitutes beyond All-Purpose Flour?

See all Whole wheat flour swaps →