How Many Grams in 1 Cups of Cinnamon (Ground)?
Precise conversion for baking and cooking.
The exact weight is
125
grams
1 cups of cinnamon (ground) = 125g
· Based on 125g per cup
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cups of cinnamon (ground) =
125g
Cinnamon (Ground) — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cups | 16g | 0.6 oz |
| ¼ cups | 31g | 1.1 oz |
| ⅓ cups | 42g | 1.5 oz |
| ½ cups | 62g | 2.2 oz |
| ⅔ cups | 83g | 2.9 oz |
| ¾ cups | 94g | 3.3 oz |
| 1 cup | 125g | 4.4 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 156g | 5.5 oz |
| 1½ cups | 188g | 6.6 oz |
| 1¾ cups | 219g | 7.7 oz |
| 2 cups | 250g | 8.8 oz |
| 2½ cups | 312g | 11.0 oz |
| 3 cups | 375g | 13.2 oz |
| 4 cups | 500g | 17.6 oz |
| 5 cups | 625g | 22.0 oz |
💡 Pro Tip: Ceylon cinnamon is milder than Cassia cinnamon (most common in the US).
Why Weigh Cinnamon (Ground) in Grams?
When a recipe calls for 1 cups of cinnamon (ground), using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 125 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because cinnamon (ground) can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.
How to Measure Cinnamon (Ground) by Weight
Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add cinnamon (ground) until the scale reads 125g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.
Also Known As
Cinnamon (Ground) is sometimes referred to as ground cinnamon. The same conversion of 125g per cup applies regardless of the name used.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 cup of cinnamon (ground) weighs exactly 125 grams or approximately 4.4 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 125 grams per cup.
Yes, the density of cinnamon (ground) (125g per cup) is consistent across brands. Minor variations of ±5% may occur depending on grind, moisture, and how the ingredient is packed into the cup — which is exactly why weighing with a scale is recommended.
If measuring by cups, whether you sift can change the weight by 10-20%. When measuring by weight (125g), sifting doesn't affect accuracy since you're targeting an exact gram amount regardless of volume.
This conversion uses the US standard cup (236.6ml, commonly rounded to 240ml). If you're using a metric cup (250ml), the weight will be slightly higher. For perfect accuracy, always use a kitchen scale.