How many us cup is 1 metric cup of ground cinnamon?

1 metric cup of ground cinnamon weighs approximately 1 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.56 g/ml for ground cinnamon.

How do I measure ground cinnamon accurately?

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

Why does ground cinnamon have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Ground Cinnamon has a density of 0.56 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.56 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Ground Cinnamon

Metric Cup to US Cup

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1.1cup

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Ground Cinnamon — Quick Reference

Common metric cup to us cup conversions

Ground Cinnamon: Metric Cup to US Cup conversion table
Metric Cup	US Cup
¼ cup	0cup
⅓ cup	0cup
½ cup	1cup
⅔ cup	1cup
¾ cup	1cup
1 cup	1cup
1½ cups	2cup
2 cups	2cup

Based on ground cinnamon density of 0.56 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Ground Cinnamon Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us cup.

Measurement Tip

Ground Cinnamon is typically used in small quantities where precision matters. Use proper measuring spoons and level off with a straight edge. The density of 0.56 g/ml accounts for the standard "spooned and leveled" method—don't pack or shake the spoon.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.56 g/ml for ground cinnamon is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 171320). This measurement was taken with ground cinnamon spooned into the measuring cup and leveled.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 171320)

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