What does 1 cup of popcorn look like?
1 cup of popcorn is a light, airy snack that is about the size of a coffee mug. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 5.4 in (13.7 cm) wide and 1.89 in (4.8 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
16 tablespoons
48 tsp · 16 tbsp · 1 cups
about the size of a coffee mug
- Weight
- 0.25 oz (7.1 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 5.4 in (13.7 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
- Density
- 0.03 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Popcorn typically ranges 0.02–0.04 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does 1 cup of popcorn weigh?
- The weight of 1 cup of popcorn is 0.25 oz (7.1 g).
- What is the volume measurement of this amount?
- The volume is 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equivalent to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- How dense is the popcorn?
- The typical density is 0.03 g/mL, though it can range from 0.02 to 0.04 g/mL depending on packing.