How many grams are in a cup of cocoa powder?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of cocoa powder weighs about 85 grams, spooned and leveled. Published charts differ slightly, from 85 to 85 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 2 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 3 cup | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
| 4 cup | 340 g | 12 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 10.6 g | 0.38 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 21.3 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 28.3 g | 1 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 56.7 g | 2 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 63.8 g | 2.25 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of cocoa powder
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5.31 g | 0.19 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 10.6 g | 0.38 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 1.77 g | 0.06 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 5.31 g | 0.19 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of cocoa powder is about 5.31 grams.
Grams of cocoa powder to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.29 cups | 4.71 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.59 cups | 9.41 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 1.18 cups | 18.8 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 1.47 cups | 23.5 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 1.76 cups | 28.2 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 2.35 cups | 37.6 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 2.94 cups | 47.1 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 5.88 cups | 94.1 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of cocoa powder weighs about 90 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring cocoa powder accurately
Cocoa powder tends to form stubborn lumps, so sifting it before measuring by volume is highly recommended. Spoon the sifted cocoa gently into the cup and level it without pressing down. Because it is so light and airy, even small packing errors change the weight significantly.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of cocoa powder?
One US cup of cocoa powder is about 85 grams (3 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?
100 grams of cocoa powder is about 1.18 cups, or 18.8 tablespoons.
Is a cup of cocoa powder the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of cocoa powder is about 90 grams.
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