Convert Cocoa Powder from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?

1 cup of cocoa powder (Unsweetened Cocoa) is 120 grams. 2 cups of cocoa powder is 240 grams. 1/2 cup of cocoa powder is 60 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cocoa powder is 30 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 120 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 115 g. 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 →
  • 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

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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 what 1 cup of chocolate chips is in grams.

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Common Cocoa Powder Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups30 g
0.5 cups60 g
0.75 cups90 g
1 cup120 g
1.25 cups150 g
1.5 cups180 g
2 cups240 g
2.5 cups300 g
3 cups360 g

Cocoa Powder Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup30 g1.06 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup60 g2.12 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup120 g4.23 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup240 g8.46 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of cocoa powder in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of cocoa powder in grams?
1 cup of cocoa powder is 120 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of cocoa powder is 240 grams and 0.5 cups is 60 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 cups of cocoa powder?
1.5 cups of cocoa powder is 180 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cocoa powder is 120 grams and 2 cups is 240 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of cocoa powder in grams?
2 cups of cocoa powder is 240 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of cocoa powder is 120 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 cups of cocoa powder is 120 grams?
120 grams of cocoa powder is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of Unsweetened Cocoa in grams?
Unsweetened Cocoa is another name for cocoa powder, so 1 cup of Unsweetened Cocoa is 120 grams, exactly the same as cocoa powder. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 240 grams and 0.5 cups is 60 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 cup of cocoa powder is 120 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 240 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 cocoa powder in grams?
1/2 cup of cocoa powder is 60 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cocoa powder is 120 grams and 2 cups is 240 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 cocoa powder in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of cocoa powder is 30 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of cocoa powder is 120 grams and 2 cups is 240 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.
Is 1 cup of cocoa powder 120 or 115 grams?
A cup of cocoa powder weighs 120 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 115 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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