Coffee, powder (instant): How Many Grams in a Cup?
Instant coffee powder is very light (~0.25 g/mL). Scooping by volume is erratic; weighing grams keeps brews consistent and prevents bitter over-dosing.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 15 |
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 0.8 | 44 |
| 1.0 | 59 |
| 1.5 | 89 |
| 2.0 | 118 |
| 2.5 | 148 |
| 3.0 | 177 |
| 3.5 | 207 |
| 4.0 | 237 |
| 4.5 | 266 |
FAQ
- Should I scoop or spoon-and-level Coffee, powder (instant)?
- Spoon-and-level for accuracy. Scooping directly from the bag compacts the powder and adds 20–30 g per cup — enough to ruin a tight bake.
- Is it safe to swap Coffee, powder (instant) for a similar powder at the same gram weight?
- For structure/mass yes, but leavening strength varies — baking powder is ~3× weaker than baking soda at equal mass. Check the chemistry, not just the weight.