Baking Powder
Leavening·Density: 0.9 g/ml
Also known as: double-acting baking powder
Density Information
0.9 g/ml(spooned method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 tsp per cup of flour is typical for most recipes
- Check expiration date - loses potency over time
Baking Powder — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 53g |
| ⅓ cup | 71g |
| ½ cup | 106g |
| ⅔ cup | 142g |
| ¾ cup | 160g |
| 1 cup | 213g |
| 1½ cups | 319g |
| 2 cups | 426g |
Based on baking powder density of 0.9 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of baking powder weighs approximately 213 grams. This is based on a density of 0.9 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Baking Powder has a density of 0.9 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure baking powder by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.