Batch Scaling Around 400g Baking Soda / Sodium Bicarbonate
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 200g (7.05 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 215.1 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 400g (14.11 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 430.2 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 600g (21.16 oz) | 2 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp | 645.2 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 800g (28.22 oz) | 3 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 860.3 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1200g (42.33 oz) | 5 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 1290.5 mL |
Measuring 400g of Baking Soda / Sodium Bicarbonate in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of baking soda / sodium bicarbonate weighs 220g when measured dip and sweep, 400 Grams (400g) translates to 1.82 US cups (1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp (29.09 tablespoons total) using dip and sweep technique. Dip measuring spoon or cup into the container and scrape flush against the box edge. Sodium bicarbonate is a pure mineral salt that is noticeably denser than baking powder, weighing 220 grams per cup (14g per tablespoon, 4.6g per teaspoon).
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 172811; Church & Dwight Arm & Hammer Chemical Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 400 grams of baking soda / sodium bicarbonate? ▾
400 grams of baking soda / sodium bicarbonate (Dip and sweep, 220g per US cup) equals 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp (1.82 US Customary Cups, 1.72 Metric 250 mL cups, or 29.09 tablespoons).
Why is baking soda stronger than baking powder? ▾
Baking soda is 100% pure sodium bicarbonate, whereas baking powder is diluted with monocalcium phosphate acid salts and cornstarch filler.
How do I test if baking soda is still active? ▾
Drop 1/2 teaspoon into a tablespoon of distilled vinegar; rapid, foaming effervescence confirms strong leavening potency.