Black Pepper (ground): Cups to Grams
Black Pepper (ground) has a density of 0.53 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 black pepper (ground) weighs about 125.3917653 g.
Black Pepper (ground) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.53 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.612328445 | 0.09214717416 |
| Tablespoon | 7.836985334 | 0.2764415225 |
| Fluid Ounce | 15.67397067 | 0.5528830449 |
| Cup (US) | 125.3917653 | 4.42306436 |
| Pint (US) | 250.7835307 | 8.846128719 |
| Quart (US) | 501.5670614 | 17.69225744 |
| Gallon (US) | 2,006.268246 | 70.76902975 |
| Milliliter | 0.53 | 0.01869519983 |
| Liter | 530 | 18.69519983 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.53 | 0.01869519983 |
| Cubic Inch | 8.68514392 | 0.3063594362 |
| Cup (Metric) | 132.5 | 4.673799958 |
How to measure it accurately
Coarsely cracked pepper is less dense than finely ground, so the weight of a teaspoon varies with your grinder setting.
Use the full cooking converter
For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Black Pepper (ground) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of black pepper (ground)?
1 US cup of black pepper (ground) weighs about 125.3917653 grams (4.42306436 oz), using a density of 0.53 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of black pepper (ground)?
1 tablespoon of black pepper (ground) weighs about 7.836985334 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of black pepper (ground)?
1 teaspoon of black pepper (ground) weighs about 2.612328445 grams.
Why does black pepper (ground) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Black Pepper (ground) has a density of 0.53 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure black pepper (ground) matter?
Coarsely cracked pepper is less dense than finely ground, so the weight of a teaspoon varies with your grinder setting.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.