Convert Matcha Powder — Cups, Grams & Ounces
A teaspoon of matcha powder (also called matcha) weighs about 2 g and a tablespoon about 6 g. A full US cup comes to 96 g, though almost no recipe calls for that much.
💡 Tip: Sift matcha to break up clumps before mixing. Use cheaper culinary grade for baking and lattes; save ceremonial grade for drinking plain.
Matcha Powder: teaspoons, tablespoons and cups in grams
| Amount | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.5 |
| 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| 1 tsp | 2 |
| 2 tsp | 4 |
| 1 tbsp | 6 |
| 2 tbsp | 12 |
| 1/4 cup | 24 |
| 1/3 cup | 32 |
| 1/2 cup | 48 |
| 1 cup | 96 |
Matcha: grams per teaspoon for lattes and baking
Matcha is a finely milled green tea powder — light at about 96 g per cup and roughly 2 g per teaspoon. A single latte or bowl uses about 1 to 2 teaspoons. Ceremonial grade is smoother and meant for whisking with just water, while culinary grade is stronger and cheaper, made for lattes, smoothies and baking.
Matcha clumps easily, so sift it before whisking or folding it into batter for a smooth, lump-free result.
What a given weight of matcha powder measures out to
| Grams | Amount | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/2 tsp | 0.04 |
| 2 | 1 tsp | 0.07 |
| 3 | 1 1/2 tsp | 0.11 |
| 5 | 2 1/2 tsp | 0.18 |
| 7 | 1 1/8 tbsp | 0.25 |
| 10 | 1 2/3 tbsp | 0.35 |
| 15 | 2 1/2 tbsp | 0.53 |
| 20 | 1/4 cup | 0.71 |
| 25 | 1/4 cup | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/2 cup | 1.76 |
| 100 | 1 cup | 3.53 |
Is matcha powder heavy or light for its category?
A cup of matcha powder weighs 96 g, which puts it 2nd by weight among the 9 spices & leaveners on this site. Its nearest neighbours are ground coriander at 80 g and ground cinnamon at 125 g per cup.
Swapping these by the cupful is not like-for-like. A cup of ground cinnamon in place of matcha powder puts roughly 29 g more in the bowl, so match the grams rather than the cups.
Common questions about measuring matcha powder
- How many grams is a teaspoon of matcha powder?
- 1 teaspoon of matcha powder weighs about 2 grams, and a tablespoon about 6 g.
- How many grams is a teaspoon of matcha?
- About 2 g per teaspoon.
- How much matcha for one latte?
- About 1 to 2 teaspoons (2–4 g) per cup.
- What is the difference between ceremonial and culinary matcha?
- Ceremonial grade is smoother and made for drinking whisked with water; culinary grade is stronger and cheaper, made for baking, lattes and smoothies.
- Should I sift matcha before using?
- Yes — matcha clumps easily, so sifting gives a smoother drink or batter.
- How many cups is 150g of matcha?
- About 1½ cups of matcha powder.
- How many grams is a tablespoon of matcha powder?
- Roughly 6 grams. Three teaspoons make a tablespoon, so a teaspoon is about 2 g.
- How many cups is 10g of matcha powder?
- Just over or under 1 2/3 tbsp, depending how firmly you fill the cup. 10 g ÷ 96 g per cup = 1 2/3 tbsp.
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Grind fineness and settling matter at this scale. A finely ground, freshly opened jar packs denser than a coarse or long-settled one, and at teaspoon quantities a small difference is a large percentage.