Black pepper, ground: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Ground black pepper is one of the most-measured spices in recipe scaling. A teaspoon of finely ground pepper weighs just 2.7 g — but grind coarseness, freshness, and packing method shift that number measurably. Weighing beats volume measurement for rubs, brines, and spice blends where pepper drives heat level.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 16 |
| 1/4 cup | 32 |
| 1/3 cup | 43 |
| 1/2 cup | 64 |
| 2/3 cup | 85 |
| 3/4 cup | 96 |
| 1 cup | 128 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 192 |
| 2 cups | 256 |
Weigh for rubs and sauces; freshly ground tastes brighter than pre-ground.
FAQ
- How many grams is 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper?
- A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper weighs about 0.7 g. This is the most common recipe measurement for a light seasoning — use the tsp-to-gram table above for other quantities.
- Does freshly ground black pepper weigh less than pre-ground?
- Yes. Freshly ground pepper is coarser and less dense, typically weighing 10–20% less per teaspoon than finely pre-ground powder. Our table uses the USDA standard for finely ground black pepper (0.54 g/mL). Add 10–15% to table values if your grind is noticeably coarser.