Powdered Milk: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of powdered milk weighs about 128 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=128 g
Based on powdered milk at 128 g per US cup.
Powdered Milk conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 32 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 1.13 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 42.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.51 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 64 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 2.26 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 85.3 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 3.01 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 96 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 3.39 oz |
| 1 cup | 128 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 4.52 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 192 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 6.77 oz |
| 2 cups | 256 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 9.03 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 320 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 11.3 oz |
| 3 cups | 384 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 13.5 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of powdered milk is about 32 g, 1/3 cup is about 43 g, 1/2 cup is about 64 g, 2/3 cup is about 85 g, 3/4 cup is about 96 g, 1 cup is about 128 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 192 g, 2 cups is about 256 g and 3 cups is about 384 g.
A tablespoon of powdered milk is about 8 grams, and a teaspoon is about 2.7 grams.
About measuring powdered milk
Powdered milk, or dried milk, is a fine light powder used to enrich breads and add body to sauces, and one US cup weighs about 128 grams. Like other powders it clumps and holds air, so scooped cups vary. It is potent for its weight, adding milk solids without liquid, so bakers often measure it in tablespoons. When a recipe leans on powdered milk for a soft, tender crumb, weighing keeps the enrichment consistent.
Powdered milk clumps like flour. Sift or weigh it so your enriched dough stays consistent.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of powdered milk?
One US cup of powdered milk is about 128 grams. It is a fine, light powder that holds air, so it clumps easily.
How many grams is a tablespoon of powdered milk?
About 8 grams. A cup is around 128 grams and holds 16 tablespoons, so each tablespoon is roughly 8 grams.
Why add powdered milk to bread?
It adds milk solids for a softer, richer crumb and better browning without extra liquid. Weighing keeps that enrichment consistent from loaf to loaf.