Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
Convert tablespoons of cocoa powder (unsweetened) to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened) = 6.3g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (100g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for cocoa powder (unsweetened) in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 6.3g |
| 2 tbsp | 12.5g |
| 3 tbsp | 18.8g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 25g |
| 5 tbsp | 31.3g |
| 6 tbsp | 37.5g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 50g |
| 10 tbsp | 62.5g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 75g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 100g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Unsweetened cocoa powder is very light. 1 cup = 100g (spooned and leveled). Dutch-process and natural cocoa weigh the same. Always sift before using. 1/4 cup cocoa + 1/2 tbsp butter = 1 oz unsweetened chocolate.
About Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) Density
The density of cocoa powder (unsweetened) determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.417g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of cocoa powder (unsweetened) weighs 100g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For cocoa powder (unsweetened), this equals 6.3g per tablespoon. Tablespoon measurements are useful for amounts between 1 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. For very precise recipes, weigh tablespoon amounts on a scale to avoid density variation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened) weighs approximately 6.3 grams (100g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (unsweetened) weighs approximately 12.6 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
100g of cocoa powder (unsweetened) equals approximately 16 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened) (100g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 6.3g.