Convert Agar-Agar from Cup

How much is 1 cup of agar-agar?

1 cup of agar-agar (agar) is 190 grams, about 6.7 ounces. 0.5 cups of agar-agar is 95 grams and 2 cups is 380 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

Related Agar-Agar Ingredients

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.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups47.5 g
0.5 cups95 g
0.75 cups142.5 g
1 cup190 g
1.25 cups237.5 g
1.5 cups285 g
2 cups380 g
2.5 cups475 g
3 cups570 g

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup47.5 g1.68 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup95 g3.35 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup190 g6.7 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup380 g13.4 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of agar-agar?
1 cup of agar-agar is 190 grams, or 6.7 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of agar-agar is 95 grams and 2 cups is 380 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the agar-agar converter
How many grams is 1 cup of agar-agar?
1 cup of agar-agar is 190 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 95 grams and 2 cups is 380 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup agar-agar in grams
How many cups of agar-agar is 190 grams?
190 grams of agar-agar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of agar-agar in ounces?
1 cup of agar-agar is 6.7 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 3.35 ounces and 2 cups is 13.4 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons

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