Cinnamon (ground): Cups to Grams
Cinnamon (ground) has a density of 0.56 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 cinnamon (ground) weighs about 132.4894124 g.
Cinnamon (ground) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.56 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.760196093 | 0.09736305194 |
| Tablespoon | 8.280588277 | 0.2920891558 |
| Fluid Ounce | 16.56117655 | 0.5841783116 |
| Cup (US) | 132.4894124 | 4.673426493 |
| Pint (US) | 264.9788249 | 9.346852986 |
| Quart (US) | 529.9576498 | 18.69370597 |
| Gallon (US) | 2,119.830599 | 74.77482389 |
| Milliliter | 0.56 | 0.01975341869 |
| Liter | 560 | 19.75341869 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.56 | 0.01975341869 |
| Cubic Inch | 9.17675584 | 0.3237005363 |
| Cup (Metric) | 140 | 4.938354673 |
How to measure it accurately
Ground spices are measured in teaspoons; one teaspoon of cinnamon is about 2.8 g. Freshly ground is fluffier and weighs less.
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 Cinnamon (ground) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of cinnamon (ground)?
1 US cup of cinnamon (ground) weighs about 132.4894124 grams (4.673426493 oz), using a density of 0.56 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of cinnamon (ground)?
1 tablespoon of cinnamon (ground) weighs about 8.280588277 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of cinnamon (ground)?
1 teaspoon of cinnamon (ground) weighs about 2.760196093 grams.
Why does cinnamon (ground) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Cinnamon (ground) has a density of 0.56 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure cinnamon (ground) matter?
Ground spices are measured in teaspoons; one teaspoon of cinnamon is about 2.8 g. Freshly ground is fluffier and weighs less.
Ingredients of similar density
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