Matcha powder, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of matcha powder = 84 grams · 100g = 1.19 cups
Matcha is finely stone-ground green tea powder, very light at about 84 grams per cup, and almost always measured by the teaspoon or gram. Ceremonial grade is smoother for drinking, while culinary grade is stronger and better for lattes and baking. It clumps and is traditionally sifted and whisked.
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Matcha powder cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10.5 g | 0.37 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 21 g | 0.74 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 28 g | 0.99 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 42 g | 1.48 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 56 g | 1.98 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 63 g | 2.22 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 84 g | 2.96 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 126 g | 4.44 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 168 g | 5.93 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 252 g | 8.89 oz | 48 |
Matcha powder grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of matcha powder come to, handy when a recipe lists matcha powder in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.3 | 0.88 oz | 4.76 |
| 50 g | 0.6 | 1.76 oz | 9.52 |
| 75 g | 0.89 | 2.65 oz | 14.3 |
| 100 g | 1.19 | 3.53 oz | 19 |
| 125 g | 1.49 | 4.41 oz | 23.8 |
| 150 g | 1.79 | 5.29 oz | 28.6 |
| 175 g | 2.08 | 6.17 oz | 33.3 |
| 200 g | 2.38 | 7.05 oz | 38.1 |
| 225 g | 2.68 | 7.94 oz | 42.9 |
| 250 g | 2.98 | 8.82 oz | 47.6 |
| 300 g | 3.57 | 10.6 oz | 57.1 |
| 350 g | 4.17 | 12.3 oz | 66.7 |
| 400 g | 4.76 | 14.1 oz | 76.2 |
| 500 g | 5.95 | 17.6 oz | 95.2 |
Matcha powder: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of matcha 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 matcha powder in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup matcha powder | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 84 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 88.8 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 101 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 71 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: Matcha powder in grams
- ⅛ cup matcha powder = 10.5g
- ¼ cup matcha powder = 21g
- ⅓ cup matcha powder = 28g
- ½ cup matcha powder = 42g
- ⅔ cup matcha powder = 56g
- ¾ cup matcha powder = 63g
- 1 cup matcha powder = 84g
- 2 cups matcha powder = 168g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of matcha powder?
Because one cup of matcha powder weighs about 84 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 84. So 100g of matcha powder is about 1.19 cups, 200g is about 2.38 cups, 250g is about 2.98 cups, and 300g is about 3.57 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure matcha powder accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh matcha powder on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of matcha powder weighs about 84 grams (2.96 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts matcha 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: Sift matcha before whisking or baking to break up its fine clumps, which otherwise refuse to dissolve and leave bitter specks.
Matcha powder conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of matcha powder?
One US cup of matcha powder weighs approximately 84 grams (2.96 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of matcha powder?
Half a cup (½ cup) of matcha powder weighs approximately 42 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of matcha powder?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of matcha powder weighs approximately 21 grams.
How do I convert matcha powder from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 84. For example, 2 cups of matcha powder = 168 grams, and ¾ cup = 63 grams.
How many cups is 100g of matcha powder?
100 grams of matcha powder is about 1.19 cups. 200g is about 2.38 cups and 300g is about 3.57 cups, since 1 cup weighs 84 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of matcha powder?
One 250 ml metric cup of matcha powder, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 88.8 grams, compared with 84 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.