Ingredient guide

Cocoa powder conversions

1 US cup of cocoa powder weighs 84 g (2.96 oz). 1 tablespoon ≈ 5.25 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 1.75 g.

Cocoa powder — volume to weight
VolumeGramsOuncesml
¼ cup21 g0.74 oz59.1
⅓ cup28 g0.99 oz78.9
½ cup42 g1.48 oz118
⅔ cup56 g1.98 oz158
¾ cup63 g2.22 oz177
1 cup84 g2.96 oz237
1½ cups126 g4.44 oz355
2 cups168 g5.93 oz473
3 cups252 g8.89 oz710
1 tablespoon5.25 g0.19 oz14.8
1 teaspoon1.75 g0.06 oz4.93

Density used: 1 US cup = 84 g (KA lists 1/2 cup = 42 g, scaled to 1 cup). Source: King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart. Volume measures vary with scooping method; for baking, weigh when you can.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?

1 US cup of cocoa powder is about 84 grams.

How many grams in a tablespoon of cocoa powder?

About 5.25 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?

About 1.19 US cups.