Culinary Matcha Green Tea Powder — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of culinary matcha green tea powder weighs 96 grams (3.39 ounces or 6g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 101.4g and 100g equals 1 cup + 2 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of culinary matcha green tea powder (dip and sweep) weighs 96g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 101g.
Matcha Powder: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 96g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 6 g | 0.21 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 12 g | 0.42 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 24 g | 0.85 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 32 g | 1.13 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 48 g | 1.69 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 64 g | 2.26 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 72 g | 2.54 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 96 g | 3.39 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 101.4 g | 3.58 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 192 g | 6.77 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 288 g | 10.16 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 384 g | 13.55 oz |
Matcha Powder: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.10 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup | 0.26 c |
| 50 g | ½ cup + 1 tsp | 0.52 c |
| 75 g | ¾ cup + 1 ½ tsp | 0.78 c |
| 100 g | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 1.04 c |
| 125 g | 1 ¼ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 1.30 c |
| 150 g | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp | 1.56 c |
| 200 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 250 g | 2 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 2.60 c |
| 300 g | 3 ⅛ cups | 3.13 c |
| 400 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
| 500 g | 5 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 5.21 c |
| 750 g | 7 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp | 7.81 c |
| 1000 g | 10 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 10.42 c |
How to Measure Culinary Matcha Green Tea Powder Accurately
Spoon micro-milled stone-ground green tea leaves into the cup and level flat. The fine particles pack lightly with high static friction, weighing 96 grams per cup (6 grams per level tablespoon).
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171923; Japanese Tea Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Matcha lattes
- Green tea chiffon cakes
- Matcha shortbread cookies
- White chocolate matcha truffles
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Hojicha (roasted green tea) powder at 1:1 weight for a toasty caramel flavor profile.
- Finely sifted green tea leaves ground in a spice grinder at 1:1 weight.
Culinary Matcha Green Tea Powder Measuring FAQs
What is the difference between ceremonial and culinary matcha? ▾
Ceremonial matcha uses the tenderest youngest leaves for a sweet, delicate sip, whereas culinary matcha has bolder astringency that stands up to sugar and dairy in baking.
Why did my matcha baked goods turn dull brown? ▾
Matcha's delicate chlorophyll breaks down when exposed to intense direct heat, alkaline environments, or excessive baking times; tent with foil to preserve green vibrancy.