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Spices Grams to Cups Converter

Convert ground cinnamon, nutmeg, table salt, kosher salt, and dried seasoning blends between grams, teaspoons, and cups.

Direct Answer

Not all spices weigh the same. A cup of ground cinnamon is 125g, fine table salt is 292g, and ground nutmeg is 112g. Pick your exact spice below.

Because different ingredients within the spices category have varying particle sizes and moisture levels, measuring by weight in grams ensures perfect baking results.

Spices Weight to Cup Calculator

Select any ingredient from the spices category to calculate exact cup and tablespoon conversions.

Weight in Grams (g)100g

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Calculated Conversion Output

4 cups

4.00 cups

Basis: 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) = 25g (Saffron Threads)

4 Full Cups + Remainder

1 Cup¾½¼

Cross-Unit Equivalent Strip

Tablespoons64 tbsp

Teaspoons192 tsp

Ounces3.53 oz

Millilitres946.4 ml

Butter SticksN/A

Pounds0.22 lbs

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Spices Density & Weight Comparison Table

Every ingredient in the spices category sorted by bulk density (grams per cup).

Ingredient	Grams per Cup	1 Cup in Grams	Detailed Guide
Pure Spanish Saffron Threads	25g	25g	View Saffron Threads →
Whole Dried Bay Leaves	30g	30g	View Whole Bay Leaves →
Dried Curly Parsley Flakes	40g	40g	View Dried Parsley →
Dried Rubbed Dalmatian Sage	40g	40g	View Rubbed Sage →
Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves	60g	60g	View Dried Oregano →
Dried Sweet Basil Leaves	60g	60g	View Dried Basil →
Dried Dill Weed Leaves	60g	60g	View Dried Dill →
Dried Marjoram Leaves	60g	60g	View Dried Marjoram →
Dried French Tarragon	60g	60g	View Dried Tarragon →
Dried Italian Herb Seasoning	60g	60g	View Italian Seasoning →
Whole Star Anise Pods	65g	65g	View Star Anise →
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes	80g	80g	View Red Pepper Flakes →
Dried French Thyme Leaves	80g	80g	View Dried Thyme →
Dehydrated Chopped Onion Flakes	80g	80g	View Onion Flakes →
Dried Whole Rosemary Leaves	90g	90g	View Dried Rosemary →
Classic Poultry Seasoning	90g	90g	View Poultry Seasoning →
Whole Green Cardamom Pods	100g	100g	View Green Cardamom Pods →
Dehydrated Minced Garlic Flakes	100g	100g	View Minced Garlic Flakes →
Ground Whole Nutmeg	110g	110g	View Ground Nutmeg →
Ground Whole Cloves	110g	110g	View Ground Cloves →
Ground Allspice Berries	110g	110g	View Ground Allspice →
Ground Nutmeg Mace	110g	110g	View Ground Mace →
Whole Black Cardamom Pods	110g	110g	View Black Cardamom Pods →
Ground Green Cardamom	112g	112g	View Ground Cardamom →
Ground Coriander Seed	112g	112g	View Ground Coriander →
Ground Fine Black Pepper	112g	112g	View Ground Black Pepper →
Ground Dried Ginger	115g	115g	View Ground Ginger →
Ground Cumin Seed	115g	115g	View Ground Cumin →
Ground White Pepper	115g	115g	View Ground White Pepper →
Sweet Hungarian Paprika	115g	115g	View Sweet Paprika →
Spanish Smoked Paprika	115g	115g	View Smoked Paprika →
Ground Cayenne Pepper	115g	115g	View Cayenne Pepper →
American Chili Powder Blend	115g	115g	View Chili Powder Blend →
Ground Yellow Mustard Powder	115g	115g	View Mustard Powder →
Whole Coriander Seeds	115g	115g	View Coriander Seeds →
Ground Garam Masala	115g	115g	View Garam Masala →
Standard Yellow Curry Powder	115g	115g	View Curry Powder →
Ground Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend	115g	115g	View Pumpkin Pie Spice →
Ground Apple Pie Spice Blend	115g	115g	View Apple Pie Spice →
Ground Chinese Five Spice	115g	115g	View Five Spice →
Coarse Tellicherry Black Pepper	116g	116g	View Coarse Black Pepper →
Whole Green Fennel Seeds	120g	120g	View Fennel Seeds →
Whole Anise Seeds	120g	120g	View Anise Seeds →
Traditional Za'atar Spice Blend	120g	120g	View Za'atar →
Ground Korintje Cinnamon	125g	125g	View Ground Cinnamon →
Whole Cumin Seeds	125g	125g	View Cumin Seeds →
Whole Caraway Seeds	125g	125g	View Caraway Seeds →
Whole Celery Seeds	130g	130g	View Celery Seeds →
Whole Dill Seeds	130g	130g	View Dill Seeds →
Whole Black Peppercorns	140g	140g	View Black Peppercorns →
Ground Mediterranean Sumac	140g	140g	View Sumac Powder →
Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning	140g	140g	View Taco Seasoning →
Ground Annatto Achiote Powder	140g	140g	View Ground Annatto →
Ground Yellow Turmeric	144g	144g	View Ground Turmeric →
Pure Garlic Powder	148g	148g	View Garlic Powder →
Pure Onion Powder	148g	148g	View Onion Powder →
Old Bay Seafood Seasoning	150g	150g	View Old Bay →
Everything Bagel Seasoning	150g	150g	View Everything Bagel →
Coarse Granulated Garlic	160g	160g	View Granulated Garlic →
Coarse Granulated Onion	160g	160g	View Granulated Onion →
Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds	180g	180g	View Mustard Seeds →
Whole Brown Mustard Seeds	180g	180g	View Brown Mustard Seeds →
Whole Fenugreek Seeds	190g	190g	View Fenugreek Seeds →
Fine Celery Salt Blend	240g	240g	View Celery Salt →
Lawry's Seasoned Salt	260g	260g	View Seasoned Salt →

Density Dynamics in Spices

Spices and salts present extreme density spectrums. Fine table salt consists of dense sodium chloride crystals packed tightly at 292 grams per cup (6g per tsp). Coarse Maldon flake salt features hollow pyramid crystals that trap vast air space, weighing only 135 grams per cup (2.8g per tsp). Ground bark spices like cinnamon weigh ~125 grams per cup (2.6g per tsp). Ground seed spices (black pepper, cumin, coriander) average 110-120 grams per cup. Essential oil content also influences weight; freshly ground nutmeg contains volatile oils that increase density compared to dry pre-ground powders.

Spices Substitution Rules: Weight vs Volume

Salt substitution by volume is a major baking hazard. Swapping 1 tsp of table salt (6g) for 1 tsp of Maldon flake salt (2.8g) cuts saltiness by over half. Swapping Morton kosher salt (4.8g/tsp) for table salt requires using 1.25x volume or equal weight in grams.

Common Gram Amounts to Cups Matrix (Spices)

Quick conversion matrix for top spices ingredients across standard recipe weights:

Grams	Saffron Threads	Whole Bay Leaves	Dried Parsley	Rubbed Sage	Dried Oregano
25g
50g
75g
100g
125g
150g
200g
250g
300g
500g

All Spices Ingredient Guides

Pure Spanish Saffron Threads Whole Dried Bay Leaves Dried Curly Parsley Flakes Dried Rubbed Dalmatian Sage Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves Dried Sweet Basil Leaves Dried Dill Weed Leaves Dried Marjoram Leaves Dried French Tarragon Dried Italian Herb Seasoning Whole Star Anise Pods Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Dried French Thyme Leaves Dehydrated Chopped Onion Flakes Dried Whole Rosemary Leaves Classic Poultry Seasoning Whole Green Cardamom Pods Dehydrated Minced Garlic Flakes Ground Whole Nutmeg Ground Whole Cloves Ground Allspice Berries Ground Nutmeg Mace Whole Black Cardamom Pods Ground Green Cardamom Ground Coriander Seed Ground Fine Black Pepper Ground Dried Ginger Ground Cumin Seed Ground White Pepper Sweet Hungarian Paprika Spanish Smoked Paprika Ground Cayenne Pepper American Chili Powder Blend Ground Yellow Mustard Powder Whole Coriander Seeds Ground Garam Masala Standard Yellow Curry Powder Ground Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Ground Apple Pie Spice Blend Ground Chinese Five Spice Coarse Tellicherry Black Pepper Whole Green Fennel Seeds Whole Anise Seeds Traditional Za'atar Spice Blend Ground Korintje Cinnamon Whole Cumin Seeds Whole Caraway Seeds Whole Celery Seeds Whole Dill Seeds Whole Black Peppercorns Ground Mediterranean Sumac Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning Ground Annatto Achiote Powder Ground Yellow Turmeric Pure Garlic Powder Pure Onion Powder Old Bay Seafood Seasoning Everything Bagel Seasoning Coarse Granulated Garlic Coarse Granulated Onion Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds Whole Brown Mustard Seeds Whole Fenugreek Seeds Fine Celery Salt Blend Lawry's Seasoned Salt

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Frequently Asked Questions: Spices Conversions

How many grams of ground cinnamon are in 1 cup?

One US cup of ground cinnamon weighs 125 grams (approx 2.6g per teaspoon).

Why is table salt so much heavier than kosher salt per cup?

Fine table salt crystals pack tightly (292g/cup), while hollow kosher salt flakes create air pockets (180g-240g/cup).

How many grams is 1 teaspoon of table salt?

One level US teaspoon of fine table salt weighs 5.7 to 6.0 grams.

Does freshly ground black pepper weigh the same as pre-ground?

Freshly ground pepper varies by grind size (coarse vs fine), averaging 100-115g per cup compared to 118g for fine pre-ground pepper.

How do I convert spice volume to weight for bulk baking?

Multiply cup volume by spice density in g/cup (e.g. 0.5 cups cinnamon x 125g = 62.5g).