What does 1 teaspoon of matcha powder look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of matcha powder came out about 41% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.061 oz (1.73 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of matcha powder: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
One teaspoon of matcha powder is 0.061 oz (1.73 g) of fine green tea dust. When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.37 in (3.47 cm) wide and 0.615 in (1.56 cm) tall, which is about half the size of a cherry.
- Pile width
- 1.37 in (3.47 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.615 in (1.56 cm)
- Density
- 0.35 g/mL
Matcha powder typically ranges 0.3–0.42 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of matcha take up?
- It has a volume of 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL), which is equal to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- Does the density of matcha change?
- The typical density is 0.35 g/mL, though it can range from 0.3 to 0.42 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize this size?
- The photo shows the matcha powder next to a sugar cube, a lemon, and an orange.