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 consistent baking results.
Spices Weight to Cup Calculator
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Spices Density & Weight Comparison Table
Every ingredient in the spices category sorted by bulk density (grams per cup).
| Ingredient | Grams/Cup | 100g in Cups | 1 Cup in Grams | Detailed Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Spanish Saffron Threads | 25g | 25g | Saffron Threads → | |
| Whole Dried Bay Leaves | 30g | 30g | Whole Bay Leaves → | |
| Dried Curly Parsley Flakes | 40g | 40g | Dried Parsley → | |
| Dried Rubbed Dalmatian Sage | 40g | 40g | Rubbed Sage → | |
| Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves | 60g | 60g | Dried Oregano → | |
| Dried Sweet Basil Leaves | 60g | 60g | Dried Basil → | |
| Dried Dill Weed Leaves | 60g | 60g | Dried Dill → | |
| Dried Marjoram Leaves | 60g | 60g | Dried Marjoram → | |
| Dried French Tarragon | 60g | 60g | Dried Tarragon → | |
| Dried Italian Herb Seasoning | 60g | 60g | Italian Seasoning → | |
| Whole Star Anise Pods | 65g | 65g | Star Anise → | |
| Crushed Red Pepper Flakes | 80g | 80g | Red Pepper Flakes → | |
| Dried French Thyme Leaves | 80g | 80g | Dried Thyme → | |
| Dehydrated Chopped Onion Flakes | 80g | 80g | Onion Flakes → | |
| Dried Whole Rosemary Leaves | 90g | 90g | Dried Rosemary → | |
| Classic Poultry Seasoning | 90g | 90g | Poultry Seasoning → | |
| Whole Green Cardamom Pods | 100g | 100g | Green Cardamom Pods → | |
| Dehydrated Minced Garlic Flakes | 100g | 100g | Minced Garlic Flakes → | |
| Ground Whole Nutmeg | 110g | 110g | Ground Nutmeg → | |
| Ground Whole Cloves | 110g | 110g | Ground Cloves → | |
| Ground Allspice Berries | 110g | 110g | Ground Allspice → | |
| Ground Nutmeg Mace | 110g | 110g | Ground Mace → | |
| Whole Black Cardamom Pods | 110g | 110g | Black Cardamom Pods → | |
| Ground Green Cardamom | 112g | 112g | Ground Cardamom → | |
| Ground Coriander Seed | 112g | 112g | Ground Coriander → | |
| Ground Fine Black Pepper | 112g | 112g | Ground Black Pepper → | |
| Ground Dried Ginger | 115g | 115g | Ground Ginger → | |
| Ground Cumin Seed | 115g | 115g | Ground Cumin → | |
| Ground White Pepper | 115g | 115g | Ground White Pepper → | |
| Sweet Hungarian Paprika | 115g | 115g | Sweet Paprika → | |
| Spanish Smoked Paprika | 115g | 115g | Smoked Paprika → | |
| Ground Cayenne Pepper | 115g | 115g | Cayenne Pepper → | |
| American Chili Powder Blend | 115g | 115g | Chili Powder Blend → | |
| Ground Yellow Mustard Powder | 115g | 115g | Mustard Powder → | |
| Whole Coriander Seeds | 115g | 115g | Coriander Seeds → | |
| Ground Garam Masala | 115g | 115g | Garam Masala → | |
| Standard Yellow Curry Powder | 115g | 115g | Curry Powder → | |
| Ground Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend | 115g | 115g | Pumpkin Pie Spice → | |
| Ground Apple Pie Spice Blend | 115g | 115g | Apple Pie Spice → | |
| Ground Chinese Five Spice | 115g | 115g | Five Spice → | |
| Coarse Tellicherry Black Pepper | 116g | 116g | Coarse Black Pepper → | |
| Whole Green Fennel Seeds | 120g | 120g | Fennel Seeds → | |
| Whole Anise Seeds | 120g | 120g | Anise Seeds → | |
| Traditional Za'atar Spice Blend | 120g | 120g | Za'atar → | |
| Ground Korintje Cinnamon | 125g | 125g | Ground Cinnamon → | |
| Whole Cumin Seeds | 125g | 125g | Cumin Seeds → | |
| Whole Caraway Seeds | 125g | 125g | Caraway Seeds → | |
| Whole Celery Seeds | 130g | 130g | Celery Seeds → | |
| Whole Dill Seeds | 130g | 130g | Dill Seeds → | |
| Whole Black Peppercorns | 140g | 140g | Black Peppercorns → | |
| Ground Mediterranean Sumac | 140g | 140g | Sumac Powder → | |
| Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning | 140g | 140g | Taco Seasoning → | |
| Ground Annatto Achiote Powder | 140g | 140g | Ground Annatto → | |
| Ground Yellow Turmeric | 144g | 144g | Ground Turmeric → | |
| Pure Garlic Powder | 148g | 148g | Garlic Powder → | |
| Pure Onion Powder | 148g | 148g | Onion Powder → | |
| Old Bay Seafood Seasoning | 150g | 150g | Old Bay → | |
| Everything Bagel Seasoning | 150g | 150g | Everything Bagel → | |
| Coarse Granulated Garlic | 160g | 160g | Granulated Garlic → | |
| Coarse Granulated Onion | 160g | 160g | Granulated Onion → | |
| Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds | 180g | 180g | Mustard Seeds → | |
| Whole Brown Mustard Seeds | 180g | 180g | Brown Mustard Seeds → | |
| Whole Fenugreek Seeds | 190g | 190g | Fenugreek Seeds → | |
| Fine Celery Salt Blend | 240g | 240g | Celery Salt → | |
| Lawry's Seasoned Salt | 260g | 260g | 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:
Spices Cups to Grams Reverse Table
Standard cup volume weights in grams (¼ cup, ½ cup, ¾ cup, 1 cup) for spices ingredients:
| Ingredient | ¼ Cup | ½ Cup | ¾ Cup | 1 Cup | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Spanish Saffron Threads | 6.3g | 12.5g | 18.8g | 25g | Saffron Threads → |
| Whole Dried Bay Leaves | 7.5g | 15.0g | 22.5g | 30g | Whole Bay Leaves → |
| Dried Curly Parsley Flakes | 10.0g | 20.0g | 30.0g | 40g | Dried Parsley → |
| Dried Rubbed Dalmatian Sage | 10.0g | 20.0g | 30.0g | 40g | Rubbed Sage → |
| Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Dried Oregano → |
| Dried Sweet Basil Leaves | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Dried Basil → |
| Dried Dill Weed Leaves | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Dried Dill → |
| Dried Marjoram Leaves | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Dried Marjoram → |
| Dried French Tarragon | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Dried Tarragon → |
| Dried Italian Herb Seasoning | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | Italian Seasoning → |
| Whole Star Anise Pods | 16.3g | 32.5g | 48.8g | 65g | Star Anise → |
| Crushed Red Pepper Flakes | 20.0g | 40.0g | 60.0g | 80g | Red Pepper Flakes → |
| Dried French Thyme Leaves | 20.0g | 40.0g | 60.0g | 80g | Dried Thyme → |
| Dehydrated Chopped Onion Flakes | 20.0g | 40.0g | 60.0g | 80g | Onion Flakes → |
| Dried Whole Rosemary Leaves | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | Dried Rosemary → |
| Classic Poultry Seasoning | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | Poultry Seasoning → |
| Whole Green Cardamom Pods | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | Green Cardamom Pods → |
| Dehydrated Minced Garlic Flakes | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | Minced Garlic Flakes → |
| Ground Whole Nutmeg | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Ground Nutmeg → |
| Ground Whole Cloves | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Ground Cloves → |
| Ground Allspice Berries | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Ground Allspice → |
| Ground Nutmeg Mace | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Ground Mace → |
| Whole Black Cardamom Pods | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | Black Cardamom Pods → |
| Ground Green Cardamom | 28.0g | 56.0g | 84.0g | 112g | Ground Cardamom → |
| Ground Coriander Seed | 28.0g | 56.0g | 84.0g | 112g | Ground Coriander → |
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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).