Grams to Cups: Cocoa powder
1 cup of cocoa powder weighs about 85 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of cocoa powder = 1 ⅛ cups (1.18 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of cocoa powder weigh?
One US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 85 grams (3.0 oz). A tablespoon holds about 5.3 g and a teaspoon about 1.8 g.
| Amount | Cocoa powder in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 85 g |
| ¾ cup | 64 g |
| ⅔ cup | 57 g |
| ½ cup | 42 g |
| ⅓ cup | 28 g |
| ¼ cup | 21 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 5.3 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 1.8 g |
Grams to cups cocoa powder chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅓ cup | 0.29 |
| 50 g | ⅝ cup | 0.59 |
| 75 g | ⅞ cup | 0.88 |
| 100 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.18 |
| 125 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.47 |
| 150 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.76 |
| 200 g | 2 ⅓ cups | 2.35 |
| 250 g | 3 cups | 2.94 |
| 300 g | 3 ½ cups | 3.53 |
| 400 g | 4 ⅔ cups | 4.71 |
| 500 g | 5 ⅞ cups | 5.88 |
| 750 g | 8 ⅞ cups | 8.82 |
| 1000 g | 11 ¾ cups | 11.76 |
How to measure cocoa powder
Fluff the cocoa powder first, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and sweep the top level with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30 grams per cup.
Cocoa powder compared with other flours & starches
Different flours & starches weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125 g |
| Bread flour | 127 g |
| Cake flour | 114 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 120 g |
| Self-rising flour | 125 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g |
| Coconut flour | 112 g |
| Cornstarch | 128 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of cocoa powder?
One US cup of cocoa powder is about 85 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of cocoa powder?
100 grams of cocoa powder is about 1 ⅛ cups (1.18 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of cocoa powder?
250 grams of cocoa powder is about 3 cups (2.94 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of cocoa powder?
A level tablespoon of cocoa powder weighs about 5.3 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.