Grams to Cups: Cream of Tartar
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for cream of tartar. One cup of cream of tartar weighs about 160 grams, which works out to a density of 0.68 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 80 g, a quarter cup about 40 g, and one tablespoon about 10 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of cream of tartar does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of cream of tartar rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Cream of Tartar
Result
0.625 cups
Common measures — Cream of Tartar
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 160 g |
| ¾ cup | 120 g |
| ½ cup | 80 g |
| ⅓ cup | 53 g |
| ¼ cup | 40 g |
| 1 tbsp | 10 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.3 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central / manual
How to measure cream of tartar accurately
For cream of tartar, 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 cream of tartar?
One cup of cream of tartar weighs about 160 grams. Half a cup is roughly 80 grams and a quarter cup about 40 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of cream of tartar?
100 grams of cream of tartar is about 0.63 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.68 g/ml), based on established baking references. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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