Baking Powder
Metric Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
212.9g
Metric Cup (250ml)
225.0g
A US cup (236.59ml) of baking powder weighs 213g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 225g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Baking Powder — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to gram conversions
| Metric Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 56g |
| ⅓ cup | 75g |
| ½ cup | 113g |
| ⅔ cup | 150g |
| ¾ cup | 169g |
| 1 cup | 225g |
| 1½ cups | 338g |
| 2 cups | 450g |
Based on baking powder density of 0.9 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Baking Powder Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 metric cup of baking powder to gram, we use the density of baking powder (0.9 g/ml). A metric cup contains 250ml, so 1 metric cup equals 250ml. Multiplying by the density: 250ml × 0.9 g/ml = 225g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting baking powder, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of baking powder weighs 213g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 225g—a difference of 12g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
Baking Powder is a high-impact ingredient—even small measurement errors can significantly affect your baking. Always use proper measuring spoons (not regular cutlery) and level off with a straight edge. Too much baking powder can cause over-rising and collapse, while too little results in dense baked goods.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.9 g/ml for baking powder is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 172804). This measurement was taken with baking powder spooned into the measuring cup and leveled.