Coffee, powder (instant): Grams to Cups Conversion
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
| g | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.8 |
| 100 | 1.7 |
| 150 | 2.5 |
| 200 | 3.4 |
| 250 | 4.2 |
| 300 | 5.1 |
| 350 | 5.9 |
| 400 | 6.8 |
| 450 | 7.6 |
| 500 | 8.5 |
| 600 | 10.1 |
| 700 | 11.8 |
| 800 | 13.5 |
| 900 | 15.2 |
| 1000 | 16.9 |
FAQ
- Can I rely on grams-to-cups for Coffee, powder (instant) when crystal size varies?
- Use it as a ±10 % estimate. For tight recipe work, weigh and pick a consistent granulation.
- Does humidity add weight to Coffee, powder (instant) over time?
- A little — dry granules absorb ambient moisture and can gain 1–2 % mass in humid environments. Store airtight to keep the table values close to nominal.