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1 cup of cinnamon (ground) = 125 grams. That's based on a 125 g per cup baseline. Because cinnamon (ground) can shift with particle size and settling, weighing is usually more accurate than measuring by volume.
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125 grams
Based on cinnamon (ground) density of 0.53 g/ml
Source: NIST-DB-72
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| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 31.3 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 41.4 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 62.7 grams |
| 1 cups | 125 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 188 grams |
| 2 cups | 251 grams |
| 3 cups | 376 grams |
| 4 cups | 502 grams |
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Density-specific references, not generic cup charts · NIST-DB-72
Why this conversion varies
Cinnamon (ground) is light and easily compacted, so small measuring differences matter.
- Particle size changes how the spice settles in spoons and cups.
- Freshness and brand processing can change bulk density.
- This page uses a consistent 125 g per cup baseline for repeatable conversions.
Why this conversion matters
Cinnamon (ground) can behave differently by brand and handling. Converting cinnamon (ground) with a consistent baseline gives you a more dependable starting point for scaling recipes.
Practical baking use
Ground bark of the cinnamon tree. Warm, sweet spice essential to baking. Use this conversion as a practical starting point for scaling recipes with cinnamon (ground).
- If consistency matters, verify with a small test batch first.
- Use weight-based measurements when precision is critical.
FAQ
How much is 1 cup of cinnamon (ground) in grams?
1 cup of cinnamon (ground) is 125 grams using a 125 g per cup baseline.
Why can cinnamon (ground) conversions shift even with the same spoon size?
Cinnamon (ground) is light and easily compacted, so small measuring differences matter. In practice, particle size and settling can shift results between kitchens.
Is it better to weigh cinnamon (ground) for baking?
Usually yes. Weight-based measuring reduces shifts from particle size and settling, so your results are more repeatable.
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Recipe Context for Cinnamon (ground)
For spice cakes: over-measuring can create bitterness quickly.
For cookies: spice potency changes by brand and age.
For blends: weight helps maintain repeatable flavor profile.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
Brand Variance Example
Baseline on this page: 1 cup cinnamon (ground) = 125g. Real-world range can shift by about 10% because particle size and settling vary across brands and freshness windows.
Example for 2 cups: baseline 250g, common range 226g-276g. If your bake is texture-sensitive, start with the lower bound and adjust after a test batch.