Convert Agar-Agar from Cup

Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

Use the tool below to convert agar-agar from Cup to the measurement that you need.

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from seaweed, used as a vegan alternative to gelatin in jellies, mousses, and panna cotta. One metric cup (250 ml) of agar-agar powder weighs around 190 grams or 6.70 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 3.8 grams.

Agar sets firmer than gelatin and can produce a brittle result if overdone. Unlike gelatin, it gels at room temperature and is not affected by heat once set, so small differences in quantity have a clear impact on texture.

Also known as

agar
agar powder
kanten
vegetable gelatin

Gelatin is the animal-derived alternative to agar-agar, producing a softer, silkier set. Use the gelatin converter for non-vegan mousses, panna cotta, and marshmallows. See our Gelatin converter.

Pectin is another plant-based gelling agent, though it is used mainly for jams and jellies rather than dessert gels. Use the pectin converter when making preserves. See our Pectin converter.

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from cups to grams.

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	47.5 g
0.5 cups	95 g
0.75 cups	142.5 g
1 cup	190 g
1.25 cups	237.5 g
1.5 cups	285 g
2 cups	380 g
2.5 cups	475 g
3 cups	570 g

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting agar-agar from Cup to other measurements.

cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
0.25 cup	47.5 g	1.68 oz	0.26 cup (US)	4.17 tbsp	12.5 tsp
0.5 cup	95 g	3.35 oz	0.52 cup (US)	8.33 tbsp	25 tsp
1 cup	190 g	6.7 oz	1.04 cup (US)	16.67 tbsp	50 tsp
2 cup	380 g	13.4 oz	2.08 cup (US)	33.33 tbsp	100 tsp

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