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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
Density source:USDA FoodData Central

Turmeric, ground — Tsp → g

Tspg
13
26
38
411
514
617
719
822
925
1028
1130
1233
1336
1439
1541
2055
2569
3083

Turmeric, ground — Cup → g

Cupsg
1/8 cup17
1/4 cup33
1/3 cup44
1/2 cup66
2/3 cup88
3/4 cup99
1 cup132
1 1/2 cups199
2 cups265

Turmeric, ground — Tbsp → g

Tbspg
18
217
325
433
541
650
758
866
975
1083
1191
1299
13108
14116
15124
20166
25207
30248

Turmeric, ground — g → Cups

gCups
500.4
1000.8
1501.1
2001.5
2501.9
3002.3
3502.6
4003.0
4503.4
5003.8
6004.5
7005.3
8006.0
9006.8
10007.5

Turmeric, ground — mL → g

mLg
106
2514
5028
7542
10056
12570
15084
200112
250140
500280
750420
1000560

Turmeric, ground — oz → g

ozg
128
257
385
4113
5142
8227
10283
12340
15425
20567
25709
30850
401134
501417

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.

Sources: CDC · FDA

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