Cocoa Powder Converter
Weigh cocoa powder by the spoon.
Dutch Cocoa Powder
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Cocoa Powder Converter Works?
The Cocoa Powder Converter works by dividing grams of unsweetened cocoa powder by 2.08 g per level US teaspoon. One US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 100 g.
Sift out lumps
Cocoa clumps in humid kitchens. Sift before measuring for a level, even spoon.
Enter grams
Type the cocoa weight, such as 25 g for a batch of brownies.
Spoon gently
Spoon cocoa into the measure without tapping, then level with a knife.
Cocoa Powder Converter Formula
The Cocoa Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of cocoa powder ÷ 2.08.
tsp = g ÷ 2.08 | 1 tbsp = 6.24 g | 1 US cup ≈ 100 g
- 25 g of cocoa powder ÷ 6.24 = 4.01 tbsp (¼ cup).
- 10 g of cocoa powder ÷ 2.08 = 4.81 tsp, about 1 ½ tbsp.
- 2 tbsp of cocoa for hot chocolate = 12.48 g.
Cocoa Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Cocoa Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of cocoa powder into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.08 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.48 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.16 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.96 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.32 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.44 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.48 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.92 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.64 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2.4 tsp | 2 ⅓ tsp | 0.8 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 4.81 tsp | 4 ¾ tsp | 1.6 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 7.21 tsp | 7 ¼ tsp | 2.4 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 9.62 tsp | 9 ⅔ tsp | 3.21 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 12.02 tsp | 12 tsp | 4.01 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 24.04 tsp | 24 tsp | 8.01 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 48.08 tsp | 48 ⅛ tsp | 16.03 tbsp |
What is Cocoa Powder Converter?
The Cocoa Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of unsweetened cocoa powder into teaspoons and tablespoons. Cocoa powder is the solid part of cocoa beans left after most of the cocoa butter is pressed out.
Two styles exist. Natural cocoa is acidic, with a pH near 5.5, and reacts with baking soda. Dutch-process cocoa is alkalised to a pH near 7.5 and pairs with baking powder. Both styles weigh about the same per spoon, so the converter serves both.
What are the uses of Cocoa Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Cocoa Powder Converter: brownies and chocolate cakes, hot chocolate, dusting truffles and tiramisu, and smoothies.
Brownies
A small pan of brownies uses 40 g of cocoa, about 6 ⅓ tbsp.
Hot chocolate
A 250 mL mug takes 10 g of cocoa, about 1 ½ tbsp.
Dusting
Tiramisu gets a 5 g cocoa dusting, about 2 ⅓ tsp.
Smoothies
A chocolate smoothie uses 8 g of cocoa, close to 4 tsp.
Cocoa Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 level US teaspoon of cocoa powder weighs only ~2.08 grams.
- Dutch-processed cocoa is neutralized with alkali and dissolves more readily than natural acidic cocoa.