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85 Grams of Cocoa Powder to Cups

Ingredient
Cocoa Powder
Cup standard
Cups (US Customary)
1.00 (1)
Tablespoons
16.0
Teaspoons
48.0
Milliliters
237 ml

85 grams of cocoa powder = 1.00 cups (1 cup / 16.0 tablespoons)

Cocoa Powder has a density of approximately 85g per cup. Dutch-process and natural cocoa are both close to 85g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

GramsCupsFractionTablespoons
75g0.8814.1
80g0.9415.1
85g1.00116.0
90g1.061⅛16.9
95g1.121⅛17.9

Bakers reach for cocoa powder in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 85 grams of cocoa powder in cups?+

85 grams of cocoa powder is 1.00 cups (1 cup), or 16.0 tablespoons.

How do I measure 85 grams of cocoa powder without a scale?+

Use 1 cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 16.0 tablespoons instead.