Baking Powder Grams to Cups Calculator
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Cup Standard
Method
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Enter grams of baking powder
For best accuracy, weigh baking powder on a digital kitchen scale rather than using measuring cups or spoons.
Result
1.00
1 cup
cups
16.0
Tablespoons
48.0
Teaspoons
237
Millilitres
0.00
Oz (weight)
230g ÷ 230g/cup = 1.00 cups
Baking Powder Conversion Table
Common gram amounts converted to cups. Updates live when you change settings above.
Values based on 230g/US Cup · Spoon & Level · Change settings above to update
| Grams | Fraction | Decimal Cups | Tablespoons | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23g | ⅛ cup | 0.10 cups | 1.6 tbsp | 0.81 oz |
| 58g | ¼ cup | 0.25 cups | 4.0 tbsp | 2.05 oz |
| 115g | ½ cup | 0.50 cups | 8.0 tbsp | 4.06 oz |
| 172g | ¾ cup | 0.75 cups | 12.0 tbsp | 6.07 oz |
| 230g= 1 cup | 10 cups | 1.00 cups | 16.0 tbsp | 8.11 oz |
| 288g | 1¼ cups | 1.25 cups | 20.0 tbsp | 10.16 oz |
| 345g | 1½ cups | 1.50 cups | 24.0 tbsp | 12.17 oz |
| 460g | 20 cups | 2.00 cups | 32.0 tbsp | 16.23 oz |
| 575g | 2½ cups | 2.50 cups | 40.0 tbsp | 20.28 oz |
| 690g | 30 cups | 3.00 cups | 48.0 tbsp | 24.34 oz |
| 920g | 40 cups | 4.00 cups | 64.0 tbsp | 32.45 oz |
| 1380g | 60 cups | 6.00 cups | 96.0 tbsp | 48.68 oz |
| 1840g | 80 cups | 8.00 cups | 128.0 tbsp | 64.90 oz |
US cup = 236.6ml. → Full cups to grams converter
Most-Searched Baking Powder Amounts
Common gram conversions for baking powder using the US cup standard.
4g of baking powder to cups
0.01667 cups
= 1 tsp
Standard leavening for 1 cup flour.
9g of baking powder to cups
0.04167 cups
= 2 tsp
Leavening for 2 cups flour.
14g of baking powder to cups
0.0625 cups
= ⅛ cup
Small batch or unusual recipe.
57g of baking powder to cups
0.25 cups
= ¼ cup
Large commercial or bulk recipe.
115g of baking powder to cups
0.50 cups
= ½ cup
Very large batch or bulk prep.
230g of baking powder to cups
1.00 cups
= 1 cup
Full cup — almost never used in one recipe.
Baking Powder in Common Recipes
Real recipe amounts with gram and cup values for quick reference.
Pancakes (8)
12g — 2½ tsp
Vanilla Cake (2 layers)
12g — 2½ tsp
Chocolate Cake (2 layers)
9g — 2 tsp
Banana Bread (1 loaf)
9g — 2 tsp
Scones (8)
14g — 1 tbsp
Muffins (12)
12g — 2½ tsp
Biscuits (8)
14g — 1 tbsp
Waffles (4)
9g — 2 tsp
Baking Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
230 grams of baking powder is approximately 1 US cup. However, baking powder is almost never used by the cup — recipes call for it in teaspoons. 1 teaspoon of baking powder weighs approximately 4.6g.
The standard ratio is 1 teaspoon (4.6g) of baking powder per 1 cup (125g) of all-purpose flour. For cakes, 1½ to 2 teaspoons per cup of flour is common. Too much baking powder causes a cake to rise too fast and then collapse.
Yes, but only in small amounts. Baking soda is 3–4x stronger than baking powder. Replace 1 teaspoon of baking powder with ¼ teaspoon of baking soda — but you must also add an acid (buttermilk, lemon juice, yogurt) to activate it.
Mix 1 teaspoon of baking powder into ½ cup of hot water. If it bubbles vigorously, it’s still active. If there is little to no reaction, discard it. Baking powder typically lasts 6–12 months after opening when stored in a cool, dry place.
Double-acting baking powder releases CO₂ gas in two stages: first when it is mixed with liquid (cold activation), and again when heat is applied during baking. This is why most modern recipes work even if there is a delay between mixing and baking.
Yes. Mix 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour + 1½ teaspoons (7g) baking powder + ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt. This replicates standard self-rising flour for use in American biscuit, pancake, and quick bread recipes.
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Baking Powder in Tablespoons and Teaspoons
Quick reference: gram weights for common tablespoon and teaspoon amounts of Baking Powder. US tablespoon = 14.79 ml. US teaspoon = 4.93 ml.
1 US tablespoon
12 g
14.79 ml
1 US teaspoon
4 g
4.93 ml
1 AUS tablespoon
16.2 g
20 ml
| Amount | US (14.79 ml) | AUS (20 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 1 g | 1.4 g |
| ½ teaspoon | 2 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 5.4 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 16.2 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 24 g | 32.5 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 36 g | 48.7 g |
| 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) | 48 g | 64.9 g |
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