Gelatin Powder
US Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
149.1g
Metric Cup (250ml)
157.5g
A US cup (236.59ml) of gelatin powder weighs 149g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 158g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Gelatin Powder — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 37g |
| ⅓ cup | 50g |
| ½ cup | 75g |
| ⅔ cup | 99g |
| ¾ cup | 112g |
| 1 cup | 149g |
| 1½ cups | 224g |
| 2 cups | 298g |
Based on gelatin powder density of 0.63 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Gelatin Powder Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us cup of gelatin powder to gram, we use the density of gelatin powder (0.63 g/ml). A us cup contains 236.59ml, so 1 us cup equals 236.59ml. Multiplying by the density: 236.59ml × 0.63 g/ml = 149.1g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting gelatin powder, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of gelatin powder weighs 149g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 158g—a difference of 8g (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
For best results when measuring gelatin powder, use a kitchen scale. The density of 0.63 g/ml is based on standard measurement conditions, but actual results may vary based on how the ingredient is handled and stored.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.63 g/ml for gelatin powder is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 171196). This measurement was taken with gelatin powder spooned into the measuring cup and leveled.