Baking Powder Conversion: Cups to Grams
Baking powder is a complete leavening agent that contains baking soda, an acid (cream of tartar or sodium aluminium sulfate), and a starch to absorb moisture. It works in two phases: when wet and again when heated in the oven. It does not require additional acid in the recipe.
230g per cup
14g per tablespoon
4.8g per teaspoon
8.11oz per cup
Baking Powder Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 29 g | 1.01 oz | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| ¼ cup | 58 g | 2.03 oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| ⅓ cup | 77 g | 2.7 oz | 5.33 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| ½ cup | 115 g | 4.06 oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| ⅔ cup | 153 g | 5.41 oz | 11 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| ¾ cup | 173 g | 6.08 oz | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 230 g | 8.11 oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1½ cups | 345 g | 12 oz | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 2 cups | 460 g | 16 oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 3 cups | 690 g | 24 oz | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 920 g | 32 oz | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
Quick Baking Powder Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of Baking Powder?
- 1 cup of Baking Powder weighs 230 grams (8.11 oz).
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Baking Powder?
- 1 tablespoon of Baking Powder weighs 14 grams.
- How many grams is 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder?
- 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder weighs 4.8 grams.
Did You Know?
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder weighs 4.8g.
- Double-acting baking powder activates twice: once when wet, once when heated.
- Substitute: 1 tsp baking powder = ¼ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar.
- Check freshness: drop 1 tsp in hot water — it should bubble.
- Unlike baking soda, baking powder does not need acid in the recipe to work.