1 BR cup (xícara)
90g
1 US cup
89g
1 tbsp
5.6g
1 tsp
1.88g
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1 us cup (236ml) is equal to:
Grams
88,5 g
BR Cup (xícara)
0,98 xíc.
US Cup
1 cup
Tablespoon
15,7 tbsp
Teaspoon
47,2 tsp
BR Shot Glass
1,24 copo am.
BR Cream Jar
0,94 copo req.
Fluid oz
7,98 fl oz
Ounces
3,12 oz
Pounds
0,2 lb
Cocoa Powder — conversion table
All values for level/unsifted measures · 1 BR cup (xícara) = 240ml · 1 US cup = 236ml · 1 tbsp = 15ml
| Qty | BR Cup (xícara) | US Cup | Tbsp | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 0,25 | 0,25 | 4 | 22,5g | 0,79 oz |
| ⅓ | 0,33 | 0,34 | 5,33 | 30g | 1,06 oz |
| ½ | 0,5 | 0,51 | 8 | 45g | 1,59 oz |
| ¾ | 0,75 | 0,76 | 12 | 67,5g | 2,38 oz |
| 1 | 1 | 1,02 | 16 | 90g | 3,17 oz |
| 2 | 2 | 2,03 | 32 | 180g | 6,35 oz |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?
1 cup (US, 236ml) of cocoa powder is approximately 89 grams. The Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) yields 90 grams — a small but important difference in baking.
How many grams is ½ cup of cocoa powder?
½ cup (US, 118ml) of cocoa powder is approximately 45 grams. The Brazilian ½ xícara (120ml) yields 45 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
1 tablespoon (tbsp, 15ml) of cocoa powder is approximately 5.6 grams. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder?
1 teaspoon (tsp, 5ml) of cocoa powder is approximately 1.88 grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
Brazilian cup vs US cup — what's the difference for cocoa powder?
The US cup (236ml) holds 89g; the Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) holds 90g — a difference of just 1g per cup. In small quantities it's negligible; in large batches it can accumulate.
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