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How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Cocoa Powder?

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 85 grams spooned and leveled.

Direct Answer:

1 US Cup of Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened / Dutch Process) = 85 grams (3.00 oz)

Tablespoons: 16 tbsp Teaspoons: 48 tsp Measurement Condition: Spooned and leveled Bulk Density: 0.354 g/mL

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1 grams of Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened / Dutch Process) equals approximately 1 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).

16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
240.0 mL Volume (mL)
3.00 oz Ounces (Weight)

1 Cup of Cocoa Powder Across International Cup Standards

Compare the weight of 1 cup across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cups.

Item / Measurement Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 85g 1 cup (1.0 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 84g 1 cup (1.0 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 89g 1 cup (1.0 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 101g 1 cup (1.0 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp

Measurement & Technique Guide for Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened / Dutch Process)

Pure unsweetened cocoa solids. Very light and prone to aerating or settling in containers.

Chef's Culinary Tip:

Always sift cocoa powder to remove lumps before incorporating into dry ingredients or blooming in hot coffee/water.