Convert Agar-Agar from Grams to Cup

How many cups is 100 grams of agar-agar?

100 grams of agar-agar (agar) is 0.53 cups. 200 grams of agar-agar is 1.05 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. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 →

No scale? No worries. The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale is worth it.

Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

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

GramsCups
25 g0.13 cups
50 g0.26 cups
75 g0.39 cups
100 g0.53 cups
125 g0.66 cups
150 g0.79 cups
175 g0.92 cups
200 g1.05 cups
250 g1.32 cups
300 g1.58 cups
400 g2.11 cups
500 g2.63 cups

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

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

gramscupouncescup(US)tbsptsp
100 g0.53 cup3.53 oz0.55 cup (US)8.77 tbsp26.32 tsp
150 g0.79 cup5.29 oz0.82 cup (US)13.16 tbsp39.47 tsp
250 g1.32 cup8.82 oz1.37 cup (US)21.93 tbsp65.79 tsp
500 g2.63 cup17.63 oz2.74 cup (US)43.86 tbsp131.58 tsp
750 g3.95 cup26.45 oz4.11 cup (US)65.79 tbsp197.37 tsp

Converting other ingredients? Use the grams to cups converter for a quick-reference table.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 100 grams of agar-agar?
100 grams of agar-agar is 0.53 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of agar-agar is 1.05 cups and 50 grams is 0.26 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 cups is 150 grams of agar-agar?
150 grams of agar-agar is 0.79 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of agar-agar is 0.53 cups and 200 grams is 1.05 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 200 grams of agar-agar?
200 grams of agar-agar is 1.05 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of agar-agar is 0.53 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 cups reading.
How many grams of agar-agar is 0.53 cups?
0.53 cups of agar-agar is 100.7 grams. 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 grams but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 100 grams of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 100 grams of agar is 0.53 cups, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 1.05 cups and 50 grams is 0.26 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. 100 grams of agar-agar is 0.53 cups under either name, and 200 grams is 1.05 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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