Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened): mL to Grams Conversion
Cocoa powder is notorious for compacting. A cup measured by 'scooping' can weigh up to 100g, while a 'spooned' cup weighs about 85g. This 15% excess makes brownies dry and chalky. Weighing your cocoa guarantees that moist, fudgy texture every time.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 5 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 50 | 26 |
| 75 | 39 |
| 100 | 52 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) has a density of 0.52 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 5 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
FAQ
- Dutch Processed vs. Natural Cocoa: Does weight change?
- The density is similar, but the chemistry isn't. Dutch is neutral; Natural is acidic. While 100g weighs the same, check your recipe to ensure your leavening agent (soda vs powder) matches the cocoa type.