Cocoa Powder: Cups to Grams
1 cup of cocoa powder weighs about 85 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Cocoa Powder conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 10.6 g | 0.4 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 21.3 g | 0.7 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 28.3 g | 1 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 56.7 g | 2 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 63.8 g | 2.2 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 85 g | 3 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 106.3 g | 3.7 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 113.3 g | 4 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 127.5 g | 4.5 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 148.8 g | 5.2 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 170 g | 6 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 255 g | 9 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 85 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: cocoa powder
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of cocoa powder convert to cups (at 85 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.12 cups | 1.9 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.29 cups | 4.7 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.59 cups | 9.4 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 1.18 cups | 18.8 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 1.47 cups | 23.5 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 1.76 cups | 28.2 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 2.35 cups | 37.6 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 2.94 cups | 47.1 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 3.53 cups | 56.5 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 5.88 cups | 94.1 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring cocoa powder accurately
Sift cocoa before measuring, because it compacts in storage and traps lumps that won't dissolve. Spoon the sifted powder in and level gently. Weighing to 85g per cup is smart since packed cocoa can sneak in a lot of extra dry, bitter powder.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?
1 US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 85 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of cocoa powder?
Three quarters of a US cup of cocoa powder is about 63.8 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of cocoa powder?
2/3 of a US cup of cocoa powder is about 56.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of cocoa powder?
Half a US cup of cocoa powder is about 42.5 grams — half of the 85 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of cocoa powder?
A third of a US cup of cocoa powder is about 28.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of cocoa powder?
A quarter US cup of cocoa powder is about 21.3 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is about 5.3 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of cocoa powder?
1 1/4 US cups of cocoa powder weigh about 106.3 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of cocoa powder?
1 1/2 US cups of cocoa powder weigh about 127.5 grams — one full cup (85 g) plus half a cup (42.5 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of cocoa powder?
2 US cups of cocoa powder weigh about 170 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?
100 grams of cocoa powder is about 1.18 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of cocoa powder?
250 grams of cocoa powder is about 2.94 cups (at 85 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of cocoa powder?
500 grams of cocoa powder is about 5.88 cups.
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