Convert Turmeric Powder from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of turmeric powder?

1 US cup of turmeric powder (ground turmeric) is 144 grams. 2 US cups of turmeric powder is 288 grams. 1/2 US cup of turmeric powder is 72 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of turmeric powder is 36 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Turmeric powder is dried, ground turmeric root, the golden spice behind curries, rice, and golden-milk lattes. One metric cup (250 ml) of turmeric powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense from its fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Ground turmeric is potent and stains everything it touches, so getting the amount right matters when seasoning. Measuring by weight keeps spice blends and pastes consistent batch to batch.

Also known as

  • ground turmeric
  • turmeric
  • haldi

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Garlic powder is another finely ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup density. Reach for the garlic powder converter when scaling rubs and spice blends. See what 1 US cup of garlic powder is in grams.

Working from the fresh root instead? The turmeric converter scales a recipe by whole pieces or grated cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Turmeric converter.

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144 Grams

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Common Turmeric Powder Conversions

Here are the most common turmeric powder conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)36 g
0.5 cups (US)72 g
0.75 cups (US)108 g
1 cup (US)144 g
1.25 cups (US)180 g
1.5 cups (US)216 g
2 cups (US)288 g
2.5 cups (US)360 g
3 cups (US)432 g

Turmeric Powder Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting turmeric powder from Cup (US) to Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsppinch
0.25 cup (US)36 g0.24 cup1.27 oz4 tbsp12 tsp192 pinch
0.5 cup (US)72 g0.48 cup2.54 oz8 tbsp24 tsp384 pinch
1 cup (US)144 g0.96 cup5.08 oz16 tbsp48 tsp768 pinch
2 cup (US)288 g1.92 cup10.16 oz32 tbsp96 tsp1536 pinch

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

For the reverse conversion, see 15 grams of turmeric powder in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of turmeric powder in grams?
1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of turmeric powder is 288 grams and 0.5 US cups is 72 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 turmeric powder converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of turmeric powder?
1.5 US cups of turmeric powder is 216 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 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 US cups of turmeric powder in grams?
2 US cups of turmeric powder is 288 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 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 US cups of turmeric powder is 144 grams?
144 grams of turmeric powder is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are turmeric powder and ground turmeric the same thing?
Yes. Ground turmeric is another name for turmeric powder, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 288 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 (US) turmeric powder in grams?
1/2 US cup of turmeric powder is 72 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 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 (US) turmeric powder in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of turmeric powder is 36 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of turmeric powder is 144 grams and 2 US cups is 288 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 turmeric powder 150 or 144 grams?
A cup of turmeric powder weighs 150 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 144 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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