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SpicesGround green cardamom pods — the version used in Scandinavian baking, Indian masala chai, and Middle Eastern coffee.
Properties
Density Index
0.45 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
108g
Texture
Dry
Category
Spice
Top Substitute
Cinnamon + Ginger
Use 1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp cardamom
Approximates warmth, misses the eucalyptus note. Acceptable for cookies and quick breads.
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Conversion
Cardamom (ground) cups to grams
1 cup = 108g
Conversion
Cardamom (ground) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Cardamom (ground) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Cinnamon + Ginger
Use 1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp cardamom for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 27.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 36.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 54.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 108 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 162 grams |
| 2 cups | 216 grams |
| 3 cups | 324 grams |
| 4 cups | 432 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.45 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Cardamom (ground) equals 106 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Cardamom (ground)
Storage Tips
Airtight container away from light. Loses aroma quickly when ground — 6 months max. Whole pods last 2 years.
Baking Science
1,8-cineole gives the eucalyptus-like top note. Volatile oils evaporate fast once ground — toasting whole pods and grinding fresh nearly doubles the intensity.
Recipe Context
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 & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup cardamom (ground) = 108g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 97g-119g per cup (10% band).
Why this happens: particle size and settling vary across brands and freshness windows.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cardamom (ground)?
1 cup of cardamom (ground) weighs 108 grams.
What can I substitute for cardamom (ground)?
Cinnamon + Ginger (1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp cardamom)