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What does 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of cocoa powder came out about 20% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.104 oz (2.96 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder is a small amount that weighs 0.104 oz (2.96 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.34 in (3.39 cm) wide and 0.645 in (1.64 cm) tall, which is about half the size of a cherry.
- Pile width
- 1.34 in (3.39 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.645 in (1.64 cm)
- Density
- 0.6 g/mL
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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Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL), which is equal to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- What is the density of cocoa powder?
- The typical density is 0.6 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.5 to 0.7 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the size of this pile?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and a lemon to help you see its scale.