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Convert millilitres of powdered milk to grams
One millilitre of powdered milk weighs about 0.287 g, and half a millilitre comes to roughly 0.144 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 ml of powdered milk =
0.287 g
- oz
- 0.01
- kg
- 0.00029
- lb
- 0.00063
Powdered Milk: 68 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Non-fat dry milk powder. Instant granules are lighter per cup than non-instant powder.
Full powdered milk chart →Powdered Milk at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 68 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 68 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 4.25 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 1.42 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 2.4 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 1.47 cups
- Density
- 0.29 g/ml
millilitres to grams chart for powdered milk
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| Millilitres | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | 4.31 g | 0.152 oz | 0.0095 lb |
| 30 ml | 8.62 g | 0.304 oz | 0.019 lb |
| 50 ml | 14.4 g | 0.507 oz | 0.032 lb |
| 60 ml | 17.2 g | 0.608 oz | 0.038 lb |
| 100 ml | 28.7 g | 1.01 oz | 0.063 lb |
| 120 ml | 34.5 g | 1.22 oz | 0.076 lb |
| 150 ml | 43.1 g | 1.52 oz | 0.095 lb |
| 200 ml | 57.5 g | 2.03 oz | 0.127 lb |
| 240 ml | 69 g | 2.43 oz | 0.152 lb |
| 500 ml | 144 g | 5.07 oz | 0.317 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat powdered milk as 68 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.287 g/ml. From there:
- Your millilitres figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (ml = 1 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 1/2 cups.
Measuring powdered milk accurately
Non-fat dry milk powder. Instant granules are lighter per cup than non-instant powder.
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 millilitre of powdered milk?
1 millilitre of powdered milk is 0.287 g. This is based on a density of 68 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 millilitres of powdered milk?
2 millilitres of powdered milk is 0.575 g, and 0.144 g for half a millilitre.
How much is 100 g of powdered milk in cups?
100 g of powdered milk is about 1 1/2 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 powdered milk?
Non-fat dry milk powder. Instant granules are lighter per cup than non-instant powder.
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.