Instant Coffee — Cups to Grams

1 cup of instant coffee = 75 grams

1 cup of instant coffee weighs approximately 75 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

Instant Coffee Converter

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75 g

How to Measure Instant Coffee Correctly

Instant coffee should be measured by volume using measuring spoons, or by weight for accuracy. It's very concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Dissolve it in a small amount of hot water before adding to recipes.

Understanding Instant Coffee Measurements

Instant coffee is dehydrated coffee that dissolves in water. One cup of instant coffee granules weighs approximately 96 grams. It's more concentrated than ground coffee and dissolves instantly.

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Instant coffee is used in baking, particularly in coffee-flavoured desserts and as a flavour enhancer. It's convenient and dissolves easily. It's also used to make quick coffee. If you need a substitute, see our Instant Coffee substitution guide.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store instant coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It can be kept for up to 2 years if stored properly. If it becomes clumpy or loses its aroma, replace it.

Need to convert instant coffee to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

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Instant Coffee Conversion Table

Amount	Grams	Ounces
1 teaspoon	1.56g	0.06 oz
1 tablespoon	4.69g	0.17 oz
¼ cup	18.8g	0.66 oz
⅓ cup	25g	0.88 oz
½ cup	37.5g	1.32 oz
⅔ cup	50g	1.76 oz
¾ cup	56.3g	1.98 oz
1 cup	75g	2.65 oz
1½ cups	113g	3.97 oz
2 cups	150g	5.29 oz

Need a Substitute?

Out of instant coffee? We've got 1 tested alternative with exact ratios.

Strong Brewed Coffee(1 tsp instant = 1 tbsp brewed)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of instant coffee?▼

One US cup of instant coffee weighs approximately 75 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.

How many tablespoons in a cup of instant coffee?▼

There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of instant coffee weighs approximately 4.69 grams.

How do I measure instant coffee accurately?▼

For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale. When measuring by volume, spoon the instant coffee into the cup and level it off with a straight edge.

How many cups in 100g of instant coffee?▼

100 grams of instant coffee is approximately 1.33 US cups.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.