Cocoa Powder
Other·Density: 0.36 g/ml
Also known as: unsweetened cocoa, Dutch process cocoa, natural cocoa
Density Information
0.36 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
sifted: 0.3 g/ml packed: 0.45 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Cocoa powder lumps easily - sift for smooth batters
Cocoa Powder — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 21g |
| ⅓ cup | 28g |
| ½ cup | 43g |
| ⅔ cup | 57g |
| ¾ cup | 64g |
| 1 cup | 85g |
| 1½ cups | 128g |
| 2 cups | 170g |
Based on cocoa powder density of 0.36 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of cocoa powder weighs approximately 85 grams. This is based on a density of 0.36 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Cocoa Powder has a density of 0.36 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: sifted: 0.3 g/ml, packed: 0.45 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure cocoa 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.
The measurement method significantly affects how much cocoa powder fits in a cup. Sifted cocoa powder: 71g per US cup (0.3 g/ml). Packed cocoa powder: 106g per US cup (0.45 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.36 g/ml.