How Many Grams in a Cup of Ground cardamom?
1 cup of ground cardamom = 90 grams · 100g = 1.11 cups
Ground cardamom is an intensely aromatic spice weighing about 90 grams per cup and used in pinches and teaspoons. It loses its perfume fast once ground, so freshly crushed pods are far more fragrant. It is central to chai, Scandinavian baking and many curries.
Based on a measured density of 90 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled rather than dipped. Last reviewed .
Ground cardamom cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11.2 g | 0.4 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 22.5 g | 0.79 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 45 g | 1.59 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 90 g | 3.17 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 135 g | 4.76 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 270 g | 9.52 oz | 48 |
Ground cardamom grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of ground cardamom come to, handy when a recipe lists ground cardamom in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.28 | 0.88 oz | 4.44 |
| 50 g | 0.56 | 1.76 oz | 8.89 |
| 75 g | 0.83 | 2.65 oz | 13.3 |
| 100 g | 1.11 | 3.53 oz | 17.8 |
| 125 g | 1.39 | 4.41 oz | 22.2 |
| 150 g | 1.67 | 5.29 oz | 26.7 |
| 175 g | 1.94 | 6.17 oz | 31.1 |
| 200 g | 2.22 | 7.05 oz | 35.6 |
| 225 g | 2.5 | 7.94 oz | 40 |
| 250 g | 2.78 | 8.82 oz | 44.4 |
| 300 g | 3.33 | 10.6 oz | 53.3 |
| 350 g | 3.89 | 12.3 oz | 62.2 |
| 400 g | 4.44 | 14.1 oz | 71.1 |
| 500 g | 5.56 | 17.6 oz | 88.9 |
Ground cardamom: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of ground cardamom 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 ground cardamom in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup ground cardamom | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 90 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 95.1 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 108 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 76.1 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: Ground cardamom in grams
- ⅛ cup ground cardamom = 11.2g
- ¼ cup ground cardamom = 22.5g — a quarter cup of ground cardamom in grams
- ⅓ cup ground cardamom = 30g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup ground cardamom = 45g — half a cup of ground cardamom in grams
- ⅔ cup ground cardamom = 60g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup ground cardamom = 67.5g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup ground cardamom = 90g — one cup of ground cardamom in grams
- 2 cups ground cardamom = 180g — two cups
Ground cardamom by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of ground cardamom weighs about 5.62g, and one teaspoon about 1.88g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom to grams = 5.62g
- 2 tablespoons ground cardamom = 11.2g
- 3 tablespoons ground cardamom = 16.9g
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom = 1.88g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of ground cardamom is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 2.52 cups of ground cardamom — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of ground cardamom weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of ground cardamom?
Because one cup of ground cardamom weighs about 90 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 90. So 100g of ground cardamom is about 1.11 cups, 200g is about 2.22 cups, 250g is about 2.78 cups, and 300g is about 3.33 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure ground cardamom accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh ground cardamom on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of ground cardamom weighs about 90 grams (3.17 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts ground cardamom 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: For the best aroma, crush the seeds from green cardamom pods just before using; pre-ground cardamom fades within months.
Ground cardamom conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of ground cardamom?
One US cup of ground cardamom weighs approximately 90 grams (3.17 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of ground cardamom?
Half a cup (½ cup) of ground cardamom weighs approximately 45 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of ground cardamom?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of ground cardamom weighs approximately 22.5 grams.
How do I convert ground cardamom from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 90. For example, 2 cups of ground cardamom = 180 grams, and ¾ cup = 67.5 grams.
How many cups is 100g of ground cardamom?
100 grams of ground cardamom is about 1.11 cups. 200g is about 2.22 cups and 300g is about 3.33 cups, since 1 cup weighs 90 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of ground cardamom?
One 250 ml metric cup of ground cardamom, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 95.1 grams, compared with 90 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.