Convert Cocoa Powder from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of cocoa powder?

1 US cup of cocoa powder (Unsweetened Cocoa) is 115.2 grams. 2 US cups of cocoa powder is 230.4 grams. 1/2 US cup of cocoa powder is 57.6 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of cocoa powder is 28.8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 →
  • Cocoa powder settles, so a cup's weight depends on how it is filled. This page uses 120 g for a metric cup spooned and levelled. Sifted it can drop to about 100 g; scooped and tightly packed it can reach 125 g. Weigh for the most reliable result.

Cocoa powder is a concentrated, unsweetened powder made from roasted cocoa beans with most of the cocoa butter removed. It comes in two main varieties: natural (acidic, lighter in colour) and Dutch-process (alkalised, darker and milder). It is used in cakes, brownies, frostings, and hot chocolate. One metric cup of cocoa powder weighs approximately 120 grams.

Cocoa powder is very light and can compact significantly when scooped, so measuring by weight gives far more consistent results than measuring by volume. This page helps you convert cocoa powder between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more so your recipes turn out reliably every time.

Also known as

  • Unsweetened Cocoa
  • Cacao Powder

Chocolate chips are sweetened solid drops that stay whole when baked, unlike fine, bitter cocoa powder. They pack heavier (180 g vs 120 g per cup), so swap by weight and expect added sugar and melty texture rather than dry chocolate flavour. See our Chocolate Chips converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Common Cocoa Powder Conversions

Here are the most common cocoa powder conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)28.8 g
0.5 cups (US)57.6 g
0.75 cups (US)86.4 g
1 cup (US)115.2 g
1.25 cups (US)144 g
1.5 cups (US)172.8 g
2 cups (US)230.4 g
2.5 cups (US)288 g
3 cups (US)345.6 g

Cocoa Powder Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)28.8 g0.24 cup1.02 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)57.6 g0.48 cup2.03 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)115.2 g0.96 cup4.06 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)230.4 g1.92 cup8.12 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 US cup of cocoa powder?
1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of cocoa powder is 230.4 grams and 0.5 US cups is 57.6 grams. 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 cocoa powder converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of cocoa powder?
1.5 US cups of cocoa powder is 172.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 US cups of cocoa powder?
2 US cups of cocoa powder is 230.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many US cups of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams?
115.2 grams of cocoa powder is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of Unsweetened Cocoa?
Unsweetened Cocoa is another name for cocoa powder, so 1 US cup of Unsweetened Cocoa is 115.2 grams, exactly the same as cocoa powder. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 230.4 grams and 0.5 US cups is 57.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are cocoa powder and Unsweetened Cocoa the same thing?
Yes. Unsweetened Cocoa is another name for cocoa powder, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) cocoa powder in grams?
1/2 US cup of cocoa powder is 57.6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. 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.
What is 1/4 cup (US) cocoa powder in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of cocoa powder is 28.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Why does a cup of cocoa powder vary in weight?
Cocoa powder is fine and airy, so how you fill the cup changes the weight. Spooned in lightly and levelled, a metric cup of cocoa powder is about 120 grams. Sifted first it can fall to around 100 grams, while scooping straight from the tin and packing it down can push it to 125 grams. For consistent baking, weigh cocoa powder on a scale rather than measuring by cup.

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