How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Cocoa Powder?
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 85 grams spooned and leveled.
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1 US Cup of Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) = 85 grams (3.00 oz)
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.
Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Weight equivalent: 85.0g (3.00 oz)
1 grams of Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 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 Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 85g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 86g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 90g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 102g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Japanese Cup (200 mL) | 72g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened)
Acidic, light brown powder produced by hydraulic pressing of chocolate liquor. Reacts with baking soda for chocolate cakes and brownies.
Chef's Culinary Tip:
Bloom natural cocoa powder in hot water or hot coffee for 5 minutes to release fat-soluble flavor molecules before adding to batter.