How Many Grams in a Cup of Ground cinnamon?
1 cup of ground cinnamon = 132 grams · 100g = 0.76 cups
Ground cinnamon is a light, fluffy spice weighing about 132 grams per cup, though it is nearly always measured in teaspoons. Cassia cinnamon, the common supermarket type, is bolder and spicier than the delicate Ceylon 'true' cinnamon. It loses aroma over months, so older jars taste flat.
Based on a measured density of 132 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled rather than dipped. Last reviewed .
Ground cinnamon cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16.5 g | 0.58 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 33 g | 1.16 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 44 g | 1.55 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 66 g | 2.33 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 88 g | 3.11 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 99 g | 3.49 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 132 g | 4.66 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 198 g | 6.98 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 264 g | 9.31 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 396 g | 14 oz | 48 |
Ground cinnamon grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of ground cinnamon come to, handy when a recipe lists ground cinnamon in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.19 | 0.88 oz | 3.03 |
| 50 g | 0.38 | 1.76 oz | 6.06 |
| 75 g | 0.57 | 2.65 oz | 9.09 |
| 100 g | 0.76 | 3.53 oz | 12.1 |
| 125 g | 0.95 | 4.41 oz | 15.2 |
| 150 g | 1.14 | 5.29 oz | 18.2 |
| 175 g | 1.33 | 6.17 oz | 21.2 |
| 200 g | 1.52 | 7.05 oz | 24.2 |
| 225 g | 1.7 | 7.94 oz | 27.3 |
| 250 g | 1.89 | 8.82 oz | 30.3 |
| 300 g | 2.27 | 10.6 oz | 36.4 |
| 350 g | 2.65 | 12.3 oz | 42.4 |
| 400 g | 3.03 | 14.1 oz | 48.5 |
| 500 g | 3.79 | 17.6 oz | 60.6 |
Ground cinnamon: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of ground cinnamon 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 cinnamon in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup ground cinnamon | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 132 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 139 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 159 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 112 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 cinnamon in grams
- ⅛ cup ground cinnamon = 16.5g
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon = 33g — a quarter cup of ground cinnamon in grams
- ⅓ cup ground cinnamon = 44g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup ground cinnamon = 66g — half a cup of ground cinnamon in grams
- ⅔ cup ground cinnamon = 88g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup ground cinnamon = 99g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup ground cinnamon = 132g — one cup of ground cinnamon in grams
- 2 cups ground cinnamon = 264g — two cups
Ground cinnamon by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of ground cinnamon weighs about 8.25g, and one teaspoon about 2.75g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to grams = 8.25g
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon = 16.5g
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon = 24.8g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 2.75g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of ground cinnamon is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.72 cups of ground cinnamon — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of ground cinnamon weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of ground cinnamon?
Because one cup of ground cinnamon weighs about 132 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 132. So 100g of ground cinnamon is about 0.76 cups, 200g is about 1.52 cups, 250g is about 1.89 cups, and 300g is about 2.27 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure ground cinnamon accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh ground cinnamon on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of ground cinnamon weighs about 132 grams (4.66 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts ground cinnamon 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: Buy ground cinnamon in small amounts and replace it yearly; ground spices fade fast, and a tired jar means you'll keep adding more for less flavour.
Ground cinnamon conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of ground cinnamon?
One US cup of ground cinnamon weighs approximately 132 grams (4.66 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of ground cinnamon?
Half a cup (½ cup) of ground cinnamon weighs approximately 66 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of ground cinnamon?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of ground cinnamon weighs approximately 33 grams.
How do I convert ground cinnamon from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 132. For example, 2 cups of ground cinnamon = 264 grams, and ¾ cup = 99 grams.
How many cups is 100g of ground cinnamon?
100 grams of ground cinnamon is about 0.76 cups. 200g is about 1.52 cups and 300g is about 2.27 cups, since 1 cup weighs 132 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of ground cinnamon?
One 250 ml metric cup of ground cinnamon, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 139 grams, compared with 132 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.