Convert Cocoa Powder from Tablespoon

Cocoa Powder Measurement Converter

Use the tool below to convert cocoa powder from Tablespoon to the measurement that you need.

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 →
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 unsifted cocoa powder weighs approximately 100 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 100 g per cup), so swap by weight and expect added sugar and melty texture rather than dry chocolate flavour. See our Chocolate Chips converter.

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Common Cocoa Powder Conversions

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

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	6 g
2 tbsp	12 g
3 tbsp	18 g
4 tbsp	24 g
6 tbsp	36 g
8 tbsp	48 g
10 tbsp	60 g
12 tbsp	72 g
16 tbsp	96 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	6 g	0.21 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	18 g	0.64 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

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