Cocoa Powder Weight Reference
Cocoa powder is very light and airy. One cup weighs only about 85 grams (3 oz). It's important to measure it properly as it can vary widely if packed.
Weight Reference
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| ¼ cup | 21 g | 0.75 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 28 g | 1 oz |
| ½ cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
Common Equivalents
1 cup cocoa powder = 85 g = 3 oz
1 tablespoon cocoa powder = 5 g
Measuring Notes
- Spoon cocoa powder into the measuring cup and level off — do not pack.
- Sift cocoa powder before measuring if it is clumpy.
- Natural cocoa and Dutch-process cocoa weigh the same but behave differently in recipes.
FAQ
Can I substitute Dutch-process for natural cocoa?+
Not directly — Dutch-process is alkaline and doesn't react with baking soda. If your recipe uses baking soda, you need natural cocoa. If it uses baking powder, Dutch-process works.
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