How many tablespoons is 100 g of cocoa powder?

100 g of cocoa powder is about 12.6 tablespoons.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?

Because cocoa powder isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and cocoa powder weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of cocoa powder to tablespoons

Answer

100 g of cocoa powder = 12.6 tablespoons

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – tablespoon

Conversion table

Grams	Tablespoons
10 g	1.26 tbsp
25 g	3.14 tbsp
50 g	6.29 tbsp
100 g	12.6 tbsp
150 g	18.9 tbsp
200 g	25.2 tbsp
250 g	31.4 tbsp
300 g	37.7 tbsp
500 g	62.9 tbsp

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How to measure

Cocoa powder packs and clumps like flour — sift it and spoon it into the cup rather than scooping for an accurate measure.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons is 100 g of cocoa powder?: 100 g of cocoa powder is about 12.6 tablespoons.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?: Because cocoa powder isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and cocoa powder weighs more or less than water for that volume.

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.