Convert Agar-Agar from Cup to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 cup of agar-agar?

1 cup of agar-agar (agar) is 1.04 US cups. 2 cups of agar-agar is 2.08 US cups. 1/2 cup of agar-agar is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

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.

Out of agar-agar? See agar-agar substitutes →

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Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from cups to cups (US).

CupsCups (US)
0.25 cups0.26 cups (US)
0.5 cups0.52 cups (US)
0.75 cups0.78 cups (US)
1 cup1.04 cups (US)
1.25 cups1.3 cups (US)
1.5 cups1.56 cups (US)
2 cups2.08 cups (US)
2.5 cups2.6 cups (US)
3 cups3.13 cups (US)

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

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

cupcup(US)gramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)47.5 g1.68 oz4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)95 g3.35 oz8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup1.04 cup (US)190 g6.7 oz16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup2.08 cup (US)380 g13.4 oz33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 cup of agar-agar?
1 cup of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of agar-agar is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the agar-agar converter
How many US cups is 1.5 cups of agar-agar?
1.5 cups of agar-agar is 1.56 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 cups of agar-agar?
2 cups of agar-agar is 2.08 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many cups of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups?
1.04 US cups of agar-agar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 cup of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 1 cup of agar is 1.04 US cups, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are agar-agar and agar the same thing?
Yes. Agar is another name for agar-agar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups under either name, and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many US cups is 1/2 cup of agar-agar?
1/2 cup of agar-agar is 0.52 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of agar-agar is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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