Convert Cocoa Powder from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (Unsweetened Cocoa) is 7.2 grams. 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 14.4 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 3.6 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cocoa powder is 1.8 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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder in grams?

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 7.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 14.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3.6 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 tablespoons of cocoa powder?

1.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 10.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 14.4 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.

What is 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in grams?

2 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 14.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is 7.2 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 tablespoons of cocoa powder is 7.2 grams?

7.2 grams of cocoa powder is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.

How much is 1 tablespoon of Unsweetened Cocoa in grams?

Unsweetened Cocoa is another name for cocoa powder, so 1 tablespoon of Unsweetened Cocoa is 7.2 grams, exactly the same as cocoa powder. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 14.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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