Cacao nibs, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of cacao nibs = 120 grams · 100g = 0.83 cups
Cacao nibs are roasted cocoa beans broken into crunchy bits, weighing about 120 grams per cup. They are intensely chocolatey but unsweetened and bitter, adding crunch and depth rather than sweetness. Scatter them into cookies, granola and smoothies.
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Cacao nibs cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 90 g | 3.17 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 360 g | 12.7 oz | 48 |
Cacao nibs grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of cacao nibs come to, handy when a recipe lists cacao nibs in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.21 | 0.88 oz | 3.33 |
| 50 g | 0.42 | 1.76 oz | 6.67 |
| 75 g | 0.62 | 2.65 oz | 10 |
| 100 g | 0.83 | 3.53 oz | 13.3 |
| 125 g | 1.04 | 4.41 oz | 16.7 |
| 150 g | 1.25 | 5.29 oz | 20 |
| 175 g | 1.46 | 6.17 oz | 23.3 |
| 200 g | 1.67 | 7.05 oz | 26.7 |
| 225 g | 1.88 | 7.94 oz | 30 |
| 250 g | 2.08 | 8.82 oz | 33.3 |
| 300 g | 2.5 | 10.6 oz | 40 |
| 350 g | 2.92 | 12.3 oz | 46.7 |
| 400 g | 3.33 | 14.1 oz | 53.3 |
| 500 g | 4.17 | 17.6 oz | 66.7 |
Cacao nibs: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of cacao nibs weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of cacao nibs in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup cacao nibs | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 120 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 127 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 144 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 101 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Cacao nibs in grams
- ⅛ cup cacao nibs = 15g
- ¼ cup cacao nibs = 30g
- ⅓ cup cacao nibs = 40g
- ½ cup cacao nibs = 60g
- ⅔ cup cacao nibs = 80g
- ¾ cup cacao nibs = 90g
- 1 cup cacao nibs = 120g
- 2 cups cacao nibs = 240g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of cacao nibs?
Because one cup of cacao nibs weighs about 120 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 120. So 100g of cacao nibs is about 0.83 cups, 200g is about 1.67 cups, 250g is about 2.08 cups, and 300g is about 2.5 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure cacao nibs accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh cacao nibs on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of cacao nibs weighs about 120 grams (4.23 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts cacao nibs and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Cacao nibs are unsweetened and bitter — use them for crunch and chocolate intensity, not as a substitute for chocolate chips.
Cacao nibs conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of cacao nibs?
One US cup of cacao nibs weighs approximately 120 grams (4.23 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of cacao nibs?
Half a cup (½ cup) of cacao nibs weighs approximately 60 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of cacao nibs?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of cacao nibs weighs approximately 30 grams.
How do I convert cacao nibs from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 120. For example, 2 cups of cacao nibs = 240 grams, and ¾ cup = 90 grams.
How many cups is 100g of cacao nibs?
100 grams of cacao nibs is about 0.83 cups. 200g is about 1.67 cups and 300g is about 2.5 cups, since 1 cup weighs 120 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of cacao nibs?
One 250 ml metric cup of cacao nibs, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 127 grams, compared with 120 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.