How many milliliter is 1 metric cup of baking soda?

1 metric cup of baking soda weighs approximately 250 milliliter. This is based on a density of 0.93 g/ml for baking soda.

How do I measure baking soda accurately?

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

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

Baking Soda has a density of 0.93 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.93 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Baking Soda

Metric Cup to Milliliter

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250ml

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Baking Soda — Quick Reference

Common metric cup to milliliter conversions

Baking Soda: Metric Cup to Milliliter conversion table
Metric Cup	Milliliter
¼ cup	63ml
⅓ cup	83ml
½ cup	125ml
⅔ cup	167ml
¾ cup	188ml
1 cup	250ml
1½ cups	375ml
2 cups	500ml

Based on baking soda density of 0.93 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Baking Soda Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

Converting 1 metric cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 250 milliliter.

Measurement Tip

Baking Soda 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 soda can cause over-rising and collapse, while too little results in dense baked goods.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.93 g/ml for baking soda is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 175040). This measurement was taken with baking soda spooned into the measuring cup and leveled.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 175040)

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