How many gram is 1 ounce of baking powder?

1 ounce of baking powder weighs approximately 28 gram. This is based on a density of 0.9 g/ml for baking powder.

How do I measure baking powder accurately?

For the most accurate measurement of baking powder, use a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary based on how the ingredient is packed.

Why should I weigh baking powder instead of using cups?

Weighing baking powder gives more consistent results than volume measurements. A cup of baking powder can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's measured (spooned vs scooped). Professional bakers always weigh ingredients for this reason.

Why does baking powder have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Baking Powder has a density of 0.9 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.9 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Baking Powder

Ounce to Gram

Ingredient

Amount

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Result

28g

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Baking Powder — Quick Reference

Common ounce to gram conversions

Baking Powder: Ounce to Gram conversion table
Ounce	Gram
1oz	28g
2oz	57g
3oz	85g
4oz	113g
5oz	142g
6oz	170g
8oz	227g
10oz	283g

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 ounces of baking powder to grams, multiply by 28.3495 (the number of grams per ounce). So 1oz × 28.3495 = 28.3g.

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.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 172804)

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