Baking Powder: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Baking powder is a complete leavening agent (acid + base). Measuring by teaspoon is standard, but for scaling up recipes, weight is crucial. Excess baking powder causes cakes to rise rapidly and then collapse, leaving a bitter, metallic aftertaste. Precision prevents chemical disasters.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28 |
| 1/4 cup | 55 |
| 1/3 cup | 74 |
| 1/2 cup | 110 |
| 2/3 cup | 147 |
| 3/4 cup | 166 |
| 1 cup | 221 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 331 |
| 2 cups | 441 |
FAQ
- Is it the same as Baking Soda?
- No! Baking Powder contains acid. Baking Soda needs you to add acid (like lemon or buttermilk). Swapping them 1:1 will ruin the recipe.