What are the physical dimensions of this amount?

When poured into a loose pile, it is 3.85 in (9.78 cm) wide and 1.86 in (4.72 cm) tall.

How much does 0.5 cups of cocoa powder weigh?

This amount weighs 2.5 oz (71 g).

You can measure it as 24 teaspoons, 8 tablespoons, or 0.5 cups, which equals 8 tbsp (118 mL).

Volume

Weighs 2.5 oz (71 g)

Quick answer

0.5 cups of cocoa powder: about the size of a tennis ball: 8 tablespoons, or 0.5 cups.

0.5 cups of cocoa powder is a common measurement for baking recipes. It is about the size of a tennis ball when poured into a loose pile.

Cocoa powder typically ranges 0.5–0.7 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.

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What are the physical dimensions of this amount?: When poured into a loose pile, it is 3.85 in (9.78 cm) wide and 1.86 in (4.72 cm) tall.
How much does 0.5 cups of cocoa powder weigh?: This amount weighs 2.5 oz (71 g).
What are other ways to measure this volume in the kitchen?: You can measure it as 24 teaspoons, 8 tablespoons, or 0.5 cups, which equals 8 tbsp (118 mL).