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2 1/2 Cups of Cocoa Powder in Grams

2 1/2 cups of cocoa powder = 213 grams

That's 213 g, or 7.5 oz by weight.

2 1/2 cups of cocoa powder in other units

Grams
213
Ounces
7.5
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.37
Tablespoons
40
Milliliters
591

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2.5 cups = 213 grams

How to convert cups of cocoa powder to grams

One level US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 85 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 85 = 213 g.

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means.

Cocoa Powder: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup11 grams
1/4 cup21 grams
1/3 cup28 grams
1/2 cup43 grams
2/3 cup57 grams
3/4 cup64 grams
1 cup85 grams
1 1/4 cups106 grams
1 1/2 cups128 grams
2 cups170 grams
2 1/2 cups213 grams
3 cups255 grams
4 cups340 grams

2 1/2 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Chocolate Chips425 grams
Peanut Butter645 grams
Chopped Walnuts300 grams
Chopped Pecans283 grams
Whole Almonds358 grams
Raisins375 grams
Dried Cranberries300 grams
Shredded Coconut213 grams
Mini Marshmallows125 grams
All-Purpose Flour313 grams
Bread Flour318 grams
Almond Flour240 grams
Granulated Sugar500 grams
Brown Sugar550 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of cocoa powder?

2 1/2 cups of cocoa powder is 213 grams, based on 85 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 1/2 cups of cocoa powder would be 225 g.

Should I weigh cocoa powder or measure it by volume?

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.