Espresso powder — Teaspoons to Grams
One teaspoon of espresso powder weighs about 2 grams, and one tablespoon is about 6 grams. Measured by the teaspoon (~2 g/tsp). A little goes a long way in baking — ½–2 tsp deepens chocolate flavour. Use the converter below to switch espresso powder between teaspoons, tablespoons, grams, ounces and more.
Also known as instant espresso.
Espresso powder conversion chart
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ tsp | 0.25 g | 0.009 oz |
| ¼ tsp | 0.5 g | 0.018 oz |
| ½ tsp | 1 g | 0.035 oz |
| ¾ tsp | 1.5 g | 0.053 oz |
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 0.071 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 6 g | 0.212 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 12 g | 0.423 oz |
| ¼ cup | 24 g | 0.847 oz |
How to measure espresso powder
Measured by the teaspoon (~2 g/tsp). A little goes a long way in baking — ½–2 tsp deepens chocolate flavour.
Because a cup measures volume rather than weight, the most reliable way to measure espresso powder is with a digital kitchen scale. If you are working from cups, keep your technique consistent every time so your results are repeatable. For more, see our guide on baking by weight versus volume.
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Substitutes for espresso powder
- 1½ tsp instant coffee per 1 tsp espresso powder (King Arthur Baking)Instant coffee is less concentrated; use 50% more. Slightly more bitter edge in baked goods.
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Espresso powder conversions: FAQ
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* Conversion figures are typical average weights for one US customary cup (236.6 ml), based on the King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart and cross-referenced with the U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. Actual weight varies with packing, brand and humidity — see our methodology.