Convert Cocoa Powder from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (Unsweetened Cocoa) is 7.2 grams, about 0.25 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 3.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 14.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
- One metric tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs about 7.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 7.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 9.6 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
- 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 tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.2 g |
| 2 tbsp | 14.4 g |
| 3 tbsp | 21.6 g |
| 4 tbsp | 28.8 g |
| 6 tbsp | 43.2 g |
| 8 tbsp | 57.6 g |
| 10 tbsp | 72 g |
| 12 tbsp | 86.4 g |
| 16 tbsp | 115.2 g |
Cocoa Powder Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cocoa powder from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 7.2 g | 0.25 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 21.6 g | 0.76 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 28.8 g | 1.02 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 7.2 grams, or 0.25 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 3.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 14.4 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 tablespoon of cocoa powder in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 7.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 14.4 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. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 0.25 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.13 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.51 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder in ounces
- How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
- Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups
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