Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) – tbsp to grams

Perfect when a recipe lists tablespoons but your scale works in metric.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

tbsp g
1 8
2 15
3 23
4 31
5 38

Essential for chocolate cakes, brownies, frostings, and hot cocoa. The type of cocoa can affect how it reacts with leavening agents like baking soda.

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FAQ

How accurate is a tablespoon?
We assume the US tablespoon = 15 mL. For heaping spoons add 10% more weight to Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened).
Can I use this for half tablespoons?
Yes. Divide the value in the table by two to get the grams for 1/2 tbsp of Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened).

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