Grams to Cups: Baking Powder
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for baking powder. One cup of baking powder weighs about 220 grams, which works out to a density of 0.93 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 110 g, a quarter cup about 55 g, and one tablespoon about 14 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of baking powder does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of baking powder rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Baking Powder
Result
0.455 cups
Common measures — Baking Powder
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 220 g |
| ¾ cup | 165 g |
| ½ cup | 110 g |
| ⅓ cup | 73 g |
| ¼ cup | 55 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.6 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central / manual
How to measure baking powder accurately
For baking powder, spoon it into the cup and level it off; do not shake or tap the cup, which settles the contents and changes the weight. Weighing in grams is still the most reliable method when the amount matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of baking powder?
One cup of baking powder weighs about 220 grams. Half a cup is roughly 110 grams and a quarter cup about 55 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of baking powder?
100 grams of baking powder is about 0.45 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.93 g/ml), based on established baking references. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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