Cayenne Pepper: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of cayenne pepper weighs 109g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
27g
1/2 cup
55g
1 cup
109g

Cayenne Pepper Conversion Table

1 cup cayenne pepper = 109g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup13.63g0.48 oz30 ml
1/4 cup27.25g0.96 oz60 ml
1/3 cup36.33g1.28 oz80 ml
1/2 cup54.5g1.92 oz120 ml
2/3 cup72.67g2.56 oz160 ml
3/4 cup81.75g2.88 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup109g3.84 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups136.25g4.81 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups163.5g5.77 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups181.67g6.41 oz400 ml
2 cups218g7.69 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups272.5g9.61 oz600 ml
3 cups327g11.53 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups381.5g13.46 oz840 ml
4 cups436g15.38 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Cayenne Pepper vs Other Pepper Types

Different types of pepper vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Pepper Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Cayenne Peppercurrent109g0.454
Ground Cinnamon119g0.496
Ground Nutmeg112g0.467
Ground Ginger112g0.467
Ground Cumin117g0.488
Ground Paprika115g0.479

Why Does 1 Cup of Cayenne Pepper Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 109g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon into measuring spoon and level off. Most spices are measured by teaspoon.

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Packed

Press spice into spoon. Can be 10-15% heavier.

~10-15% heavier

About Cayenne Pepper Density

Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon = 2.3g. Very hot — use sparingly. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and adjust. Scoville rating 30,000-50,000. Substitute: use 1/4 tsp cayenne for every 1 tsp chili powder.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Cayenne Pepper: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert cayenne pepper from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.23 cups3.67 tbsp11.01 tsp
50g0.46 cups7.34 tbsp22.02 tsp
100g0.92 cups14.68 tbsp44.04 tsp
150g1.38 cups22.02 tbsp66.06 tsp
200g1.83 cups29.36 tbsp88.07 tsp
250g2.29 cups36.7 tbsp110.09 tsp
300g2.75 cups44.04 tbsp132.11 tsp
400g3.67 cups58.72 tbsp176.15 tsp
500g4.59 cups73.39 tbsp220.18 tsp

Based on 1 cup cayenne pepper = 109g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 2009). View original USDA record

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