Baking Soda
Leavening·Density: 0.93 g/ml
Also known as: bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate
Density Information
0.93 g/ml(spooned method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Needs an acid (buttermilk, yogurt, vinegar) to activate
- 3-4x stronger than baking powder - do not substitute 1:1
Baking Soda — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 55g |
| ⅓ cup | 73g |
| ½ cup | 110g |
| ⅔ cup | 147g |
| ¾ cup | 165g |
| 1 cup | 220g |
| 1½ cups | 330g |
| 2 cups | 440g |
Based on baking soda density of 0.93 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of baking soda weighs approximately 220 grams. This is based on a density of 0.93 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Baking Soda has a density of 0.93 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure baking soda 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.