Convert Cocoa Powder from Cup (US)
How much is 1 US cup of cocoa powder?
1 US cup of cocoa powder (Unsweetened Cocoa) is 115.2 grams, about 4.06 ounces. 0.5 US cups of cocoa powder is 57.6 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 115.2 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 120 g. 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.
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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 other measurements.
| cup(US) | cup | grams | ounces | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup (US) | 0.24 cup | 28.8 g | 1.02 oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 0.5 cup (US) | 0.48 cup | 57.6 g | 2.03 oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 1 cup (US) | 0.96 cup | 115.2 g | 4.06 oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 2 cup (US) | 1.92 cup | 230.4 g | 8.12 oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 US cup of cocoa powder?
- 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams, or 4.06 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of cocoa powder is 57.6 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 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 cocoa powder converter
- How much is 1 US cup in grams?
- 1 US cup of cocoa powder is 115.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 57.6 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 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.
- How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
- US 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 (US) to tablespoons
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