How many grams in a cup of cocoa powder?

1 cup of cocoa powder weighs 84 grams (3 oz). Half a cup is 42 grams and a tablespoon is about 5.3 grams. Use the converter for any other amount.

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1 cup of cocoa powder weighs

84 g

3 oz

Cups of cocoa powder to grams

Cups	Grams	Ounces
⅛ cup	11 g	0.4 oz
¼ cup	21 g	0.7 oz
⅓ cup	28 g	1 oz
½ cup	42 g	1.5 oz
⅔ cup	56 g	2 oz
¾ cup	63 g	2.2 oz
1 cup	84 g	3 oz
1½ cups	126 g	4.4 oz
2 cups	168 g	5.9 oz
3 cups	252 g	8.9 oz
4 cups	336 g	11.9 oz
1 tablespoon	5.3 g	0.2 oz
1 teaspoon	1.8 g	0.1 oz

Grams of cocoa powder to cups

Grams	Cups	In measuring cups and spoons
25 g	0.3	¼ cup + ⅔ tbsp
50 g	0.6	½ cup + 1⅔ tbsp
100 g	1.19	1 cup + 3 tbsp
125 g	1.49	1⅓ cups + 2⅓ tbsp
150 g	1.79	1¾ cups + ⅔ tbsp
200 g	2.38	2⅓ cups + ⅔ tbsp
250 g	2.98	2¾ cups + 3⅔ tbsp
300 g	3.57	3½ cups + 1 tbsp
500 g	5.95	5¾ cups + 3⅓ tbsp
1000 g	11.9	11¾ cups + 2⅓ tbsp

Measuring cocoa powder

Cocoa is very light and compacts easily. Sift it before measuring by volume, or weigh it.

These weights come from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart and assume a level US cup of 236.6 milliliters. For example, 1½ cups of cocoa powder is 126 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?

1 cup of cocoa powder weighs 84 grams, or 3 ounces, measured in a level US cup.

How many grams is ½ cup of cocoa powder?

½ cup of cocoa powder weighs 42 grams. ¼ cup weighs 21 grams.

How many grams are in a tablespoon of cocoa powder?

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs about 5.3 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 1.8 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?

100 grams of cocoa powder is 1.19 cups, or about 1 cup + 3 tbsp.

Last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart

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