Unsweetened cocoa powder: Cups to Grams

1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder ≈ 85 grams (3 oz)

Based on the US cup (236.6 ml). Type in either box to convert:

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Unsweetened cocoa powder cups to grams chart

AmountGramsOunces
1/8 cup11 g0.4 oz
1/4 cup21 g0.7 oz
1/3 cup28 g1 oz
1/2 cup43 g1.5 oz
2/3 cup57 g2 oz
3/4 cup64 g2.2 oz
1 cup85 g3 oz
1 1/2 cups128 g4.5 oz
2 cups170 g6 oz
3 cups255 g9 oz
4 cups340 g12 oz
1 tablespoon5.3 g0.2 oz
1 teaspoon1.8 g0.1 oz

Grams to cups

WeightCups (nearest 1/8)
50 g5/8 cup (0.59 cups)
100 g1 1/8 cups (1.18 cups)
150 g1 3/4 cups (1.76 cups)
200 g2 3/8 cups (2.35 cups)
250 g3 cups (2.94 cups)
300 g3 1/2 cups (3.53 cups)
400 g4 3/4 cups (4.71 cups)
500 g5 7/8 cups (5.88 cups)
1,000 g11 3/4 cups (11.76 cups)

Measuring tip

Cocoa powder is light and clumps easily; sift or spoon it into the cup rather than scooping. These are typical values; if a recipe lists grams, use a kitchen scale instead of converting.

FAQ

How many grams are in 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder?

About 85 grams (3 oz) for one level US cup. Exact weights vary a little with brand, humidity and how the cup is filled.

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder?

About 43 grams. A quarter cup is about 21 g and three quarters of a cup is about 64 g.

How many cups is 100 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder?

100 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder is about 1.18 US cups.

Why does a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder not always weigh the same?

Cocoa powder is light and clumps easily; sift or spoon it into the cup rather than scooping. For consistent results, weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale whenever the recipe gives grams.

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