Cocoa Powder: Cups to Grams
Cocoa Powder has a density of 0.52 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 cocoa powder weighs about 123.025883 g.
Cocoa Powder volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.52 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.563039229 | 0.09040854823 |
| Tablespoon | 7.689117686 | 0.2712256447 |
| Fluid Ounce | 15.37823537 | 0.5424512894 |
| Cup (US) | 123.025883 | 4.339610315 |
| Pint (US) | 246.051766 | 8.67922063 |
| Quart (US) | 492.1035319 | 17.35844126 |
| Gallon (US) | 1,968.414128 | 69.43376504 |
| Milliliter | 0.52 | 0.01834246021 |
| Liter | 520 | 18.34246021 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.52 | 0.01834246021 |
| Cubic Inch | 8.52127328 | 0.3005790694 |
| Cup (Metric) | 130 | 4.585615053 |
How to measure it accurately
Cocoa powder compacts easily and clumps in humidity. Spoon it into the cup and level it rather than scooping, or weigh it.
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 Cocoa Powder from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of cocoa powder?
1 US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 123.025883 grams (4.339610315 oz), using a density of 0.52 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of cocoa powder?
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs about 7.689117686 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of cocoa powder?
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder weighs about 2.563039229 grams.
Why does cocoa powder have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Cocoa Powder has a density of 0.52 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure cocoa powder matter?
Cocoa powder compacts easily and clumps in humidity. Spoon it into the cup and level it rather than scooping, or weigh it.
Ingredients of similar density
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