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Shop scales ↗Chopped baking chocolate, 60-70% cacao. The default 'bittersweet' for ganache, brownies, and high-end cookies.
Properties
Density Index
0.70 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
168g
Texture
Solid
Category
Baking
Top Substitute
Chocolate Chips
Use 1:1 by weight
Chips hold their shape (added stabilisers). Use for cookies; chopped is better for melting.
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Conversion
Dark Chocolate (chopped) cups to grams
1 cup = 168g
Conversion
Dark Chocolate (chopped) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Dark Chocolate (chopped) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Chocolate Chips
Use 1:1 by weight for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 42.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 55.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 84.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 168 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 252 grams |
| 2 cups | 336 grams |
| 3 cups | 504 grams |
| 4 cups | 672 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.7 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Dark Chocolate (chopped) equals 166 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Advertisement
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Substitutions for Dark Chocolate (chopped)
Chocolate Chips
good1:1 by weight
Chips hold their shape (added stabilisers). Use for cookies; chopped is better for melting.
Chips hold their shape (added stabilisers). Use for cookies; chopped is better for melting.
Cocoa Powder + Butter
moderate3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp butter per 28g chocolate
Approximates baking chocolate. Lacks the cocoa butter mouthfeel.
Approximates baking chocolate. Lacks the cocoa butter mouthfeel.
Storage Tips
Cool dry place (16-18°C ideal). 1 year wrapped tightly. Avoid the fridge — condensation causes sugar bloom.
Baking Science
Cocoa butter sets the melting curve. Tempered chocolate snaps and shines because the fat crystallised in the stable beta-V form. Untempered chocolate is soft and dull but works fine for baking.
Recipe Context
For chemical leavening: small weight changes alter rise and browning.
For quick breads: over-leavening can cause collapse after oven spring.
For cookies: balance leavening with acid source for predictable spread.
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.
- Expired leaveners can underperform even when measured correctly.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped) = 168g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 158g-178g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: fine powders and leaveners settle during storage, changing cup density.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of dark chocolate (chopped)?
1 cup of dark chocolate (chopped) weighs 168 grams.
What can I substitute for dark chocolate (chopped)?
Chocolate Chips (1:1 by weight), Cocoa Powder + Butter (3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp butter per 28g chocolate)
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Reference
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Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for all ingredients, sourced and cross-checked.