Density: 0.423 g/ml • Dry Goods
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 100.1 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 6.25 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 2.08 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.01 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.16 |
Cocoa powder is very light and easily compacted. One cup of unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 100 grams. Sift cocoa powder before measuring to avoid lumps, and store it in an airtight container to prevent clumping.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.50 cups | ≈ 8.0 tbsp | ≈ 24.0 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 1.00 cups | ≈ 16.0 tbsp | ≈ 48.0 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 1.50 cups | ≈ 24.0 tbsp | ≈ 72.0 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 2.00 cups | ≈ 32.0 tbsp | ≈ 96.0 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 2.50 cups | ≈ 40.0 tbsp | ≈ 120.0 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 3.00 cups | ≈ 48.0 tbsp | ≈ 144.0 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 4.00 cups | ≈ 64.0 tbsp | ≈ 192.0 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 5.00 cups | ≈ 80.0 tbsp | ≈ 240.0 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 0.423 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of cocoa powder weighs approximately 100 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 0.423 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs approximately 6.3 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder weighs approximately 2.08 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of cocoa powder is approximately 1.00 cups (about 16 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of cocoa powder equals 100 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.