Espresso powder, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of espresso powder = 95 grams · 100g = 1.05 cups
Espresso powder is instant coffee made specifically for baking — finely ground and intensely flavoured — weighing about 95 grams per cup but used by the teaspoon. A small amount deepens chocolate desserts without tasting like coffee. It dissolves readily, unlike ground coffee beans.
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Espresso powder cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11.9 g | 0.42 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 23.8 g | 0.84 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 31.6 g | 1.12 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 47.5 g | 1.68 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 63.4 g | 2.24 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 71.2 g | 2.51 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 95 g | 3.35 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 142 g | 5.03 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 190 g | 6.7 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 285 g | 10.1 oz | 48 |
Espresso powder grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of espresso powder come to, handy when a recipe lists espresso powder in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.26 | 0.88 oz | 4.21 |
| 50 g | 0.53 | 1.76 oz | 8.42 |
| 75 g | 0.79 | 2.65 oz | 12.6 |
| 100 g | 1.05 | 3.53 oz | 16.8 |
| 125 g | 1.32 | 4.41 oz | 21.1 |
| 150 g | 1.58 | 5.29 oz | 25.3 |
| 175 g | 1.84 | 6.17 oz | 29.5 |
| 200 g | 2.11 | 7.05 oz | 33.7 |
| 225 g | 2.37 | 7.94 oz | 37.9 |
| 250 g | 2.63 | 8.82 oz | 42.1 |
| 300 g | 3.16 | 10.6 oz | 50.5 |
| 350 g | 3.68 | 12.3 oz | 58.9 |
| 400 g | 4.21 | 14.1 oz | 67.4 |
| 500 g | 5.26 | 17.6 oz | 84.2 |
Espresso powder: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of espresso powder 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 espresso powder in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup espresso powder | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 95 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 100 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 114 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 80.3 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: Espresso powder in grams
- ⅛ cup espresso powder = 11.9g
- ¼ cup espresso powder = 23.8g
- ⅓ cup espresso powder = 31.6g
- ½ cup espresso powder = 47.5g
- ⅔ cup espresso powder = 63.4g
- ¾ cup espresso powder = 71.2g
- 1 cup espresso powder = 95g
- 2 cups espresso powder = 190g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of espresso powder?
Because one cup of espresso powder weighs about 95 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 95. So 100g of espresso powder is about 1.05 cups, 200g is about 2.11 cups, 250g is about 2.63 cups, and 300g is about 3.16 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure espresso powder accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh espresso powder on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of espresso powder weighs about 95 grams (3.35 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts espresso powder 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: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to chocolate cakes and brownies to amplify the cocoa flavour; it won't make them taste of coffee.
Espresso powder conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of espresso powder?
One US cup of espresso powder weighs approximately 95 grams (3.35 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of espresso powder?
Half a cup (½ cup) of espresso powder weighs approximately 47.5 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of espresso powder?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of espresso powder weighs approximately 23.8 grams.
How do I convert espresso powder from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 95. For example, 2 cups of espresso powder = 190 grams, and ¾ cup = 71.2 grams.
How many cups is 100g of espresso powder?
100 grams of espresso powder is about 1.05 cups. 200g is about 2.11 cups and 300g is about 3.16 cups, since 1 cup weighs 95 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of espresso powder?
One 250 ml metric cup of espresso powder, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 100 grams, compared with 95 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.