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What does 50 grams of maltodextrin powder look like?
50 grams of maltodextrin powder is a lightweight, fluffy substance that occupies a surprising amount of space. It is about the size of a tennis ball when poured into a loose pile.
In kitchen measures
6.76 tablespoons
20.3 tsp · 6.76 tbsp · 0.423 cups
about the size of a tennis ball
- Weight
- 1.76 oz (50 g)
- Volume
- 6.76 tbsp (100 mL)
- Pile width
- 3.91 in (9.93 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.53 in (3.88 cm)
- Density
- 0.5 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Maltodextrin powder typically ranges 0.35–0.65 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of powder take up?
- The volume of 50 grams of maltodextrin powder is 6.76 tbsp (100 mL). In kitchen measures, this is 20.3 teaspoons, 6.76 tablespoons, or 0.423 cups.
- What are the dimensions of the pile shown in the photo?
- When poured into a loose pile, the maltodextrin powder is 3.91 in (9.93 cm) wide and 1.53 in (3.88 cm) tall.
- Is the density of the powder always the same?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.35 to 0.65 g/mL depending on how the powder is packed.