How to measure cacao nibs
The chart entry is “Cacao nibs, 1 cup = 4 1/4 oz = 120 g”, the same figure the chart gives for a cup of all-purpose flour. A cup of nibs weighs much less than a cup of chocolate chips at 170 grams or mini chips at 177 grams, though more than unsweetened cocoa at 84 grams. Scoop or spoon, then level. A quarter cup is 30 grams, a tablespoon 7.5 grams and half a cup 60 grams. Weigh them if the recipe lists grams.
Sources: 120 grams per US cup is the weight per cup in King Arthur Baking’s ingredient weight chart (open the chart), entry “Cacao nibs, 1 cup = 4 1/4 oz = 120 g”. Cup and ounce sizes: NIST SP 811.
Cacao nibs: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 210 g | 7.41 oz |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 300 g | 10.6 oz |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 4 cups | 480 g | 16.9 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of cacao nibs
For small amounts, a teaspoon of cacao nibs is 2.5 g, a tablespoon 7.5 g and a quarter cup, which is 4 tablespoons, 30 g.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.6 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.3 g |
| 1 tsp | 2.5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 7.5 g |
| 2 tbsp | 15 g |
| 3 tbsp | 23 g |
| 4 tbsp | 30 g |
Grams of cacao nibs to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 120. Cacao nibs measure out at about 0.51 grams per milliliter, lighter than water by 117 g a cup.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.21 cup | just under 1/4 cup |
| 50 g | 0.42 cup | just over 3/8 cup |
| 100 g | 0.83 cup | just under 7/8 cup |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups | about 1 1/4 cups |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups | about 1 2/3 cups |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups | just under 2 1/8 cups |
| 300 g | 2.5 cups | about 2 1/2 cups |
| 400 g | 3.33 cups | about 3 1/3 cups |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups | just over 4 1/8 cups |
| 1,000 g | 8.33 cups | about 8 1/3 cups |
Ounces and pounds of cacao nibs to cups
On a scale set to ounces, a cup of cacao nibs reads 4.23 oz, so one pound fills 3.78 cups.
| Weight (not fluid oz) | Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0.94 cups | just under 1 cup |
| 8 oz | 227 g | 1.89 cups | just over 1 7/8 cups |
| 12 oz | 340 g | 2.83 cups | just under 2 7/8 cups |
| 1 lb | 454 g | 3.78 cups | just over 3 3/4 cups |
| 2 lb | 907 g | 7.56 cups | just over 7 1/2 cups |
| 5 lb | 2,268 g | 18.9 cups | just over 18 7/8 cups |
Other pantry staples closest in weight
The closest match here is chocolate chips. A cup of chocolate chips weighs 170 g; the same weight of cacao nibs is 1.42 cups, just over 1 3/8 cups. Measured cup for cup, cacao nibs give 50 g less, 29 percent.
Of the 33 pantry staples on this site, cacao nibs are the 23rd heaviest per cup. Across all 193 ingredients, 133 weigh more per cup and 52 weigh less.
- Kosher salt (light, flaky): 128 grams per cup, 8 g more
- Marshmallow creme: 123 grams per cup, 3 g more
- Chopped walnuts: 113 grams per cup, 7 g less
- Granola: 113 grams per cup, 7 g less
- Cornstarch: 112 grams per cup, 8 g less
- Dry bread crumbs: 112 grams per cup, 8 g less
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The grams to ounces converter helps if your scale shows ounces, and the recipe scaler resizes the rest of the recipe.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of cacao nibs?
Half a cup of cacao nibs weighs about 60 g; a quarter cup 30 g, three quarters 90 g.
How many cups is 100 grams of cacao nibs?
0.83 cups, just under 7/8 cup: 100 divided by 120.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of cacao nibs?
A level tablespoon holds about 7.5 g of cacao nibs, a level teaspoon 2.5 g.
How many grams is a quarter cup of cacao nibs?
30 grams. A cup is 120 grams on King Arthur Baking’s chart, so a half cup is 60 grams and a tablespoon 7.5 grams.
Do cacao nibs weigh the same as chocolate chips per cup?
No. King Arthur Baking’s chart gives 120 grams per cup of cacao nibs and 170 grams per cup of chocolate chips, so a cup of nibs holds about 30 percent less.
How many cups of cacao nibs are in a pound?
3.78 cups, just over 3 3/4 cups. A pound is 453.6 g and each cup of cacao nibs weighs 120 g. For a kilogram of cacao nibs, count 8.3 cups.
Does a cup of cacao nibs weigh 8 ounces?
No. Eight fluid ounces is the cup’s volume; on a scale a cup of cacao nibs reads about 4.23 ounces (120 g). For 8 ounces by weight, 226.8 g, measure 1.89 cups, just over 1 7/8 cups.