What does 5 grams of matcha powder look like?
5 grams of matcha powder is 0.176 oz (5 g) in weight and 0.966 tbsp (14.3 mL) in volume. When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.95 in (4.95 cm) wide and 0.877 in (2.23 cm) tall, which is about the size of a grape.
In kitchen measures
2.9 teaspoons
2.9 tsp · 0.966 tbsp · 0.06 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Volume
- 0.966 tbsp (14.3 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.95 in (4.95 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.877 in (2.23 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.
Questions people ask
- How does this measurement compare to standard kitchen tools?
- This amount is equivalent to 2.9 teaspoons, 0.966 tablespoons, or 0.06 cups.
- What is the typical density of the powder?
- The typical density is 0.35 g/mL, though it can range from 0.3 to 0.42 g/mL depending on how it is packed.
- What objects are shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the matcha powder next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.