Chocolate & Cocoa
Convert teaspoons of cocoa powder to grams
One teaspoon of cocoa powder weighs about 1.77 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 0.885 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tsp of cocoa powder =
1.77 g
- oz
- 0.062
- kg
- 0.0018
- lb
- 0.0039
Cocoa Powder: 85 g per US cup · FAO / INFOODS density database. Cocoa clumps badly. Sifted it measures about 75 g per cup, packed it can reach 100 g — always weigh cocoa.
Full cocoa powder chart →Cocoa Powder at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 85 grams per US cup (FAO / INFOODS density database).
- 1 cup
- 85 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 5.31 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 1.77 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 3 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 1.18 cups
- Density
- 0.36 g/ml
teaspoons to grams chart for cocoa powder
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| Teaspoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.443 g | 0.016 oz | 0.00098 lb |
| 1/2 tsp | 0.885 g | 0.031 oz | 0.0020 lb |
| 3/4 tsp | 1.33 g | 0.047 oz | 0.0029 lb |
| 1 tsp | 1.77 g | 0.062 oz | 0.0039 lb |
| 1 1/2 tsp | 2.66 g | 0.094 oz | 0.0059 lb |
| 2 tsp | 3.54 g | 0.125 oz | 0.0078 lb |
| 3 tsp | 5.31 g | 0.187 oz | 0.012 lb |
| 4 tsp | 7.08 g | 0.25 oz | 0.016 lb |
| 6 tsp | 10.6 g | 0.375 oz | 0.023 lb |
| 8 tsp | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz | 0.031 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat cocoa powder as 85 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.359 g/ml. From there:
- Your teaspoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tsp = 4.93 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1 1/8 cups.
Measuring cocoa powder accurately
Cocoa clumps badly. Sifted it measures about 75 g per cup, packed it can reach 100 g — always weigh cocoa.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder?
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder is 1.77 g. This is based on a density of 85 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder?
2 teaspoons of cocoa powder is 3.54 g, and 0.885 g for half a teaspoon.
How much is 100 g of cocoa powder in cups?
100 g of cocoa powder is about 1 1/8 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for cocoa powder?
Cocoa clumps badly. Sifted it measures about 75 g per cup, packed it can reach 100 g — always weigh cocoa.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.