Convert Instant Coffee from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of instant coffee?

1 cup of instant coffee (instant coffee granules) is 55 grams. 2 cups of instant coffee is 110 grams. 1/2 cup of instant coffee is 27.5 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of instant coffee is 13.75 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 55 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 53 g.
  • 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 →

Instant coffee is soluble coffee granules or powder that dissolve instantly in liquid, used in baking for frostings, no-bake slices, tiramisu-style desserts, and coffee cakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of instant coffee weighs around 55 grams or 1.94 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 1.1 grams.

Instant coffee granules vary from fine powder to coarse crystals, and different brands pack to very different densities per teaspoon. Measuring by weight gives consistent coffee strength when scaling a frosting or baked recipe.

Also known as

  • instant coffee granules
  • coffee granules
  • soluble coffee
  • coffee powder

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Ground coffee provides a stronger, fresher flavour than instant but does not dissolve. Use the ground coffee converter for baked recipes where heat will disperse the grounds, such as coffee cakes and dry rubs. See what 1 cup of ground coffee is in grams.

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55 Grams

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Common Instant Coffee Conversions

Here are the most common instant coffee conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups13.75 g
0.5 cups27.5 g
0.75 cups41.25 g
1 cup55 g
1.25 cups68.75 g
1.5 cups82.5 g
2 cups110 g
2.5 cups137.5 g
3 cups165 g

Instant Coffee Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup13.75 g0.49 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup27.5 g0.97 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup55 g1.94 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup110 g3.88 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 instant coffee in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of instant coffee in grams?
1 cup of instant coffee is 55 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of instant coffee is 110 grams and 0.5 cups is 27.5 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 instant coffee converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of instant coffee?
1.5 cups of instant coffee is 82.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant coffee is 55 grams and 2 cups is 110 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 instant coffee in grams?
2 cups of instant coffee is 110 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of instant coffee is 55 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 instant coffee is 55 grams?
55 grams of instant coffee 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.
Are instant coffee and instant coffee granules the same thing?
Yes. Instant coffee granules is another name for instant coffee, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of instant coffee is 55 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 110 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 instant coffee in grams?
1/2 cup of instant coffee is 27.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant coffee is 55 grams and 2 cups is 110 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 instant coffee in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of instant coffee is 13.75 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant coffee is 55 grams and 2 cups is 110 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.
Is 1 cup of instant coffee 55 or 53 grams?
A cup of instant coffee weighs 55 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 53 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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