Baking Powder: Cups to Grams
Baking Powder has a density of 0.9 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of baking powder weighs about 212.9294129 g.
Baking Powder volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.9 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 4.436029434 | 0.1564763335 |
| Tablespoon | 13.3080883 | 0.4694290004 |
| Fluid Ounce | 26.61617661 | 0.9388580009 |
| Cup (US) | 212.9294129 | 7.510864007 |
| Pint (US) | 425.8588257 | 15.02172801 |
| Quart (US) | 851.7176514 | 30.04345603 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,406.870606 | 120.1738241 |
| Milliliter | 0.9 | 0.03174656575 |
| Liter | 900 | 31.74656575 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.9 | 0.03174656575 |
| Cubic Inch | 14.7483576 | 0.5202330048 |
| Cup (Metric) | 225 | 7.936641439 |
How to measure it accurately
Baking powder is measured in teaspoons; one level teaspoon is about 4.4 g. Level the spoon, as excess leaves a metallic taste.
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For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Baking Powder from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of baking powder?
1 US cup of baking powder weighs about 212.9294129 grams (7.510864007 oz), using a density of 0.9 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of baking powder?
1 tablespoon of baking powder weighs about 13.3080883 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of baking powder?
1 teaspoon of baking powder weighs about 4.436029434 grams.
Why does baking powder have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Baking Powder has a density of 0.9 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure baking powder matter?
Baking powder is measured in teaspoons; one level teaspoon is about 4.4 g. Level the spoon, as excess leaves a metallic taste.
Ingredients of similar density
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