Cocoa powder in grams
86 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 1.8 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 5.4 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 86 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 91 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 36 grams |
Other ingredients
Questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of cocoa powder?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) of unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 5.4 g and a 15 ml tablespoon about 5.5 g. A 5 ml teaspoon weighs about 1.8 g.
How many grams is a cup of cocoa powder?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of cocoa powder weighs 86 g. A metric cup (250 ml) weighs about 91 g.
Do natural and Dutch-process cocoa weigh the same?
The USDA lists the same figures for both. They behave differently in baking, though: natural cocoa is acidic and reacts with baking soda, while Dutch-process cocoa is neutral.
Is hot chocolate mix the same as cocoa powder?
No. Hot chocolate mix contains sugar and often milk powder, so it weighs and tastes different. These figures are for pure unsweetened cocoa.
Should I sift cocoa powder?
It clumps easily, so sifting it into the batter avoids lumps. For measuring, spoon and level; weighing is more reliable.
A US cup of unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 86 g according to the USDA and a US tablespoon 5.4 g. 100 ml weighs about 36 g.
Cocoa powder is fine and fluffy, so it compacts easily. Spoon it into the measure and level it rather than pressing it down.
USDA FoodData Central #169593 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)