Convert Gelatin measurements
Gelatin Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert gelatin from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
Gelatin is an unflavoured protein powder made from collagen, used to set mousses, panna cotta, jellies, and marshmallows. One metric cup (250 ml) of powdered gelatin weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the packet (one packet = 7 g = about 2.3 tsp) or by the tablespoon, where 1 tbsp weighs about 9 grams.
Too little gelatin and a mousse won't hold its shape; too much and the texture turns rubbery. Measuring by weight is far more reliable than scooping, which packs the powder differently each time.
Also known as
- powdered gelatin
- gelatine
- unflavored gelatin
- Knox gelatin
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Common Gelatin Conversions
Here are the most common gelatin conversions from grams to cups.
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.17 cups |
| 50 g | 0.33 cups |
| 75 g | 0.5 cups |
| 100 g | 0.67 cups |
| 125 g | 0.83 cups |
| 150 g | 1 cup |
| 175 g | 1.17 cups |
| 200 g | 1.33 cups |
| 250 g | 1.67 cups |
| 300 g | 2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.67 cups |
| 500 g | 3.33 cups |
Gelatin Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting gelatin to different measurements.
| grams | cup | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.67 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.69 cup (US) | 11.11 tbsp | 33.33 tsp |
| 150 g | 1 cup | 5.29 oz | 1.04 cup (US) | 16.67 tbsp | 50 tsp |
| 250 g | 1.67 cup | 8.82 oz | 1.74 cup (US) | 27.78 tbsp | 83.33 tsp |
| 500 g | 3.33 cup | 17.63 oz | 3.47 cup (US) | 55.56 tbsp | 166.67 tsp |
| 750 g | 5 cup | 26.45 oz | 5.21 cup (US) | 83.33 tbsp | 250 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are gelatin and powdered gelatin the same thing?
- Yes. Powdered gelatin is another name for gelatin, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A teaspoon of gelatin weighs 3 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- What is 100g of gelatin in ounces?
- 100 grams of gelatin is 3.53 ounces. This is the same for any ingredient, since grams and ounces are both weight units and do not change with what you are weighing. 200 grams is 7.05 ounces and 50 grams is 1.76 ounces. Use the weight converter to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any amount. Open the weight converter
- How many US cups is 1 ounce of gelatin?
- 1 ounce of gelatin comes to 0.2 US cups. Scaling is linear, so 2 ounces is 0.4 US cups and 1/2 ounce is 0.1 US cups. This is the direction you need when a recipe hands you a weight and you would rather not get the scales out. Type your own figure into the converter at the top of this page for anything in between.
- How much does a teaspoon of gelatin weigh?
- 1 teaspoon of gelatin in grams is 3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons is 6 grams and half a teaspoon is 1.5 grams. Ingredients like gelatin are usually measured by the spoon, so this is the amount most recipes call for. The conversion chart on this page runs through the spoon amounts recipes ask for.
- How much does a tablespoon of gelatin weigh?
- 1 tablespoon of gelatin in grams is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons is 18 grams and half a tablespoon is 4.5 grams. A tablespoon is three teaspoons, so it scales cleanly when a recipe needs a larger spoon amount. The chart above this FAQ carries the rest of the tablespoon amounts.
- How do you measure gelatin in teaspoons?
- 15 grams of gelatin is 5 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can go from a weight back to spoons. 30 grams is 10 teaspoons and 7.5 grams is 2.5 teaspoons. This helps when you weigh on a scale but the recipe lists teaspoons. The chart above turns the rest of the common weights into spoons.
Related to Gelatin
Agar-Agar
Agar-agar sets firmer than gelatin and holds at room temperature without refrigeration. It is a good match for jellies and vegan-friendly mousses, though the texture is slightly stiffer and more brittle than a gelatin set. See our Agar-Agar converter.
Pectin
Pectin requires sugar and acid to gel and will not set a cream-based dessert. It is a workable substitute only where the recipe already contains both, such as fruit jams, jellies, and gummies. See our Pectin converter.
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