How Many Grams in a Cup of Ground nutmeg?
1 cup of ground nutmeg = 112 grams · 100g = 0.89 cups
Ground nutmeg is a warm, sweet spice weighing about 112 grams per cup, used a pinch or teaspoon at a time. Freshly grated whole nutmeg is dramatically more aromatic than pre-ground, which fades quickly. A little goes a long way before it turns bitter.
Based on a measured density of 112 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled rather than dipped. Last reviewed .
Ground nutmeg cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14 g | 0.49 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 28 g | 0.99 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 37.3 g | 1.32 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 56 g | 1.98 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 74.7 g | 2.64 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 84 g | 2.96 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 112 g | 3.95 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 168 g | 5.93 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 224 g | 7.9 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 336 g | 11.9 oz | 48 |
Ground nutmeg grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of ground nutmeg come to, handy when a recipe lists ground nutmeg in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.22 | 0.88 oz | 3.57 |
| 50 g | 0.45 | 1.76 oz | 7.14 |
| 75 g | 0.67 | 2.65 oz | 10.7 |
| 100 g | 0.89 | 3.53 oz | 14.3 |
| 125 g | 1.12 | 4.41 oz | 17.9 |
| 150 g | 1.34 | 5.29 oz | 21.4 |
| 175 g | 1.56 | 6.17 oz | 25 |
| 200 g | 1.79 | 7.05 oz | 28.6 |
| 225 g | 2.01 | 7.94 oz | 32.1 |
| 250 g | 2.23 | 8.82 oz | 35.7 |
| 300 g | 2.68 | 10.6 oz | 42.9 |
| 350 g | 3.12 | 12.3 oz | 50 |
| 400 g | 3.57 | 14.1 oz | 57.1 |
| 500 g | 4.46 | 17.6 oz | 71.4 |
Ground nutmeg: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of ground nutmeg 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 nutmeg in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup ground nutmeg | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 112 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 118 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 135 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 94.7 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 nutmeg in grams
- ⅛ cup ground nutmeg = 14g
- ¼ cup ground nutmeg = 28g — a quarter cup of ground nutmeg in grams
- ⅓ cup ground nutmeg = 37.3g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup ground nutmeg = 56g — half a cup of ground nutmeg in grams
- ⅔ cup ground nutmeg = 74.7g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup ground nutmeg = 84g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup ground nutmeg = 112g — one cup of ground nutmeg in grams
- 2 cups ground nutmeg = 224g — two cups
Ground nutmeg by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of ground nutmeg weighs about 7g, and one teaspoon about 2.33g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg to grams = 7g
- 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg = 14g
- 3 tablespoons ground nutmeg = 21g
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg = 2.33g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of ground nutmeg is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 2.03 cups of ground nutmeg — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of ground nutmeg weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of ground nutmeg?
Because one cup of ground nutmeg weighs about 112 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 112. So 100g of ground nutmeg is about 0.89 cups, 200g is about 1.79 cups, 250g is about 2.23 cups, and 300g is about 2.68 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure ground nutmeg accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh ground nutmeg on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of ground nutmeg weighs about 112 grams (3.95 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts ground nutmeg 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: Grate nutmeg fresh from a whole seed with a microplane whenever you can — the difference in aroma over pre-ground is striking.
Ground nutmeg conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of ground nutmeg?
One US cup of ground nutmeg weighs approximately 112 grams (3.95 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of ground nutmeg?
Half a cup (½ cup) of ground nutmeg weighs approximately 56 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of ground nutmeg?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of ground nutmeg weighs approximately 28 grams.
How do I convert ground nutmeg from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 112. For example, 2 cups of ground nutmeg = 224 grams, and ¾ cup = 84 grams.
How many cups is 100g of ground nutmeg?
100 grams of ground nutmeg is about 0.89 cups. 200g is about 1.79 cups and 300g is about 2.68 cups, since 1 cup weighs 112 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of ground nutmeg?
One 250 ml metric cup of ground nutmeg, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 118 grams, compared with 112 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.