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Turmeric, ground
Turmeric, ground; earthy, bright-orange spice that stains easily.
Weigh for curries or rice; bloom in fat to release color and flavor.
What is Turmeric, ground?
Turmeric, ground is a dry ground ingredient that pours easily but packs tighter when shaken or pressed. Fine particles create a large surface area, so small visual changes in filling a spoon or cup can move weight quickly. Use this hub to align that texture with dependable gram-based recipe scaling.
Powders and ground ingredients shift with grind size and packing pressure. A fluffed spoon can weigh far less than a scooped or pressed spoon, which is why gram values may seem high or low versus expectation. Keep your fill method consistent, then calibrate with weight.
Chef note:Chefs season in layers: a pinch early for depth, a pinch late for aroma.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Turmeric, ground — Tsp → g
| Tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 25 | 69 |
| 30 | 83 |
Turmeric, ground — Cup → g
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 17 |
| 1/4 cup | 33 |
| 1/3 cup | 44 |
| 1/2 cup | 66 |
| 2/3 cup | 88 |
| 3/4 cup | 99 |
| 1 cup | 132 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 199 |
| 2 cups | 265 |
Turmeric, ground — Tbsp → g
| Tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 75 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 91 |
| 12 | 99 |
| 13 | 108 |
| 14 | 116 |
| 15 | 124 |
| 20 | 166 |
| 25 | 207 |
| 30 | 248 |
Turmeric, ground — g → Cups
| g | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 0.8 |
| 150 | 1.1 |
| 200 | 1.5 |
| 250 | 1.9 |
| 300 | 2.3 |
| 350 | 2.6 |
| 400 | 3.0 |
| 450 | 3.4 |
| 500 | 3.8 |
| 600 | 4.5 |
| 700 | 5.3 |
| 800 | 6.0 |
| 900 | 6.8 |
| 1000 | 7.5 |
Turmeric, ground — mL → g
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 6 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 50 | 28 |
| 75 | 42 |
| 100 | 56 |
| 125 | 70 |
| 150 | 84 |
| 200 | 112 |
| 250 | 140 |
| 500 | 280 |
| 750 | 420 |
| 1000 | 560 |
Turmeric, ground — oz → g
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
| 12 | 340 |
| 15 | 425 |
| 20 | 567 |
| 25 | 709 |
| 30 | 850 |
| 40 | 1134 |
| 50 | 1417 |
Spice & Herb Measurement Chart
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Storage & tools
- Store in a cool, dry pantry (under 21 °C / 70 °F) away from direct sunlight.
- Use airtight containers to keep humidity out — dry ingredients gain 1–2 % mass in humid air.
- Rotate stock: first in, first out, even when the product looks unchanged.
- Check best-by dates; potency can fade before the product looks old.
Store sealed and dark to protect color and aroma.