How many grams is 1 cup of baking powder?

1 cup of baking powder weighs about 216 g.

Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?

It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Cups of baking powder to grams

Answer

1 cup of baking powder = 216 g

Convert any amount

Amount cup = – gram

Conversion table

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	54 g
0.5 cups	108 g
0.75 cups	162 g
1 cup	216 g
1.5 cups	324 g
2 cups	432 g
3 cups	648 g
4 cups	864 g

Based on the US customary cup of 240 ml. A metric cup (250 ml) is about 4% larger.

Handy tools for this

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How to measure

Baking powder is measured in small amounts where precision matters. One level teaspoon is about 4.5 g — weigh it if a recipe is fussy about rise.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of baking powder?: 1 cup of baking powder weighs about 216 g.
Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?: It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.