Ground Paprika: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of ground paprika weighs 115g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
29g
1/2 cup
58g
1 cup
115g

Ground Paprika Conversion Table

1 cup ground paprika = 115g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup14.38g0.51 oz30 ml
1/4 cup28.75g1.01 oz60 ml
1/3 cup38.33g1.35 oz80 ml
1/2 cup57.5g2.03 oz120 ml
2/3 cup76.67g2.7 oz160 ml
3/4 cup86.25g3.04 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup115g4.06 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups143.75g5.07 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups172.5g6.08 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups191.67g6.76 oz400 ml
2 cups230g8.11 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups287.5g10.14 oz600 ml
3 cups345g12.17 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups402.5g14.2 oz840 ml
4 cups460g16.23 oz960 ml

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

Ground Paprika vs Other Paprika Types

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

Paprika Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Ground Paprikacurrent115g0.479
Ground Cinnamon119g0.496
Ground Nutmeg112g0.467
Ground Ginger112g0.467
Ground Cumin117g0.488
Cayenne Pepper109g0.454

Why Does 1 Cup of Ground Paprika Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 115g.

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Spooned & Leveled

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

Reference weight
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Packed

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

~10-15% heavier

About Ground Paprika Density

Paprika: 1 teaspoon = 2.4g. Sweet, smoked, and hot paprika all weigh the same per teaspoon. Paprika loses its vibrant red color quickly — buy in small quantities and store away from light and heat.

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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.

Ground Paprika: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert ground paprika from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.22 cups3.48 tbsp10.43 tsp
50g0.43 cups6.96 tbsp20.87 tsp
100g0.87 cups13.91 tbsp41.74 tsp
150g1.3 cups20.87 tbsp62.61 tsp
200g1.74 cups27.83 tbsp83.48 tsp
250g2.17 cups34.78 tbsp104.35 tsp
300g2.61 cups41.74 tbsp125.22 tsp
400g3.48 cups55.65 tbsp166.96 tsp
500g4.35 cups69.57 tbsp208.7 tsp

Based on 1 cup ground paprika = 115g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

Related Ingredients

Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 2028). View original USDA record

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