Protein Powder
Other·Density: 0.4 g/ml
Also known as: whey protein, protein supplement, whey powder
Density Information
0.4 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
packed: 0.52 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 scoop varies by brand — always check the label for gram weight
- Casein protein is denser than whey protein
- Density varies significantly between brands and types
Protein Powder — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 24g |
| ⅓ cup | 32g |
| ½ cup | 47g |
| ⅔ cup | 63g |
| ¾ cup | 71g |
| 1 cup | 95g |
| 1½ cups | 142g |
| 2 cups | 189g |
Based on protein powder density of 0.4 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of protein powder weighs approximately 95 grams. This is based on a density of 0.4 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Protein Powder has a density of 0.4 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: packed: 0.52 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure protein powder by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.
The measurement method significantly affects how much protein powder fits in a cup. Packed protein powder: 123g per US cup (0.52 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.4 g/ml.