How Many Grams in a Cup of Black Pepper (Ground)?
A cup of black pepper (ground) weighs about 116 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for black pepper (ground).
Volume to Grams — Black Pepper (Ground)
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 29 g |
| 1/3 cup | 38.7 g |
| 1/2 cup | 58 g |
| 2/3 cup | 77.3 g |
| 3/4 cup | 87 g |
| 1 cup | 116 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 174 g |
| 2 cups | 232 g |
| 3 cups | 348 g |
| 4 cups | 464 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2.4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 7.3 g |
| 2 tbsp | 14.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 21.9 g |
| 4 tbsp | 29.2 g |
| 6 tbsp | 43.8 g |
| 8 tbsp | 58.4 g |
| 12 tbsp | 87.6 g |
| 16 tbsp | 117 g |
Grams to Cups — Black Pepper (Ground)
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.216 cups | 3.42 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.431 cups | 6.85 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.647 cups | 10.3 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.862 cups | 13.7 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.29 cups | 20.5 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.72 cups | 27.4 tbsp |
| 250 g | 2.16 cups | 34.2 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.59 cups | 41.1 tbsp |
| 500 g | 4.31 cups | 68.5 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 8.62 cups | 137 tbsp |
Why does black pepper (ground) weigh what it weighs?
Ground spices vary by particle size — a tablespoon of freshly ground pepper weighs less than the same volume of pre-ground because freshly cracked pieces are larger and pack less tightly. Dried herbs are even more volatile, since whole leaves and crushed leaves occupy very different volumes. For high-stakes seasoning (curing meat, pickling brines), always weigh.
For black pepper (ground) specifically, 1 cup weighs 116g. That is the figure to plug into recipes calling for cup measurements when you want gram precision. ChefVault stores this density (and 118 others) so you never have to look it up twice.
Recipes that originated outside the United States almost always specify weight in grams. Translating these to US cup measurements introduces error in every step. The ChefVault app handles the math automatically — paste a recipe, hit convert, get a clean weight-based version.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of black pepper (ground)?
1 cup of black pepper (ground) weighs approximately 116 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of black pepper (ground)?
1 tablespoon of black pepper (ground) weighs approximately 7.3 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of black pepper (ground)?
1 teaspoon of black pepper (ground) weighs approximately 2.4 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of black pepper (ground)?
1/2 cup of black pepper (ground) weighs about 58 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of black pepper (ground)?
1/4 cup of black pepper (ground) weighs about 29 grams.
How many tablespoons of black pepper (ground) are in 100 grams?
100 grams of black pepper (ground) is about 13.7 tablespoons.
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