3/4 Cup Cinnamon in Grams
3/4 cup of cinnamon weighs 93.8 g (spooned and levelled, USDA). Warm, sweet spice ground from cinnamon bark. All the figures on this page are approximate conversions based on the USDA value of 125 g per cup, so when a recipe really matters, verify with a kitchen scale.
It is used for baking, oatmeal, curries and drinks. That range of uses is part of why the conversion comes up so often: the same ingredient appears in everyday cooking and in precise baking, and the two situations demand different levels of accuracy. Knowing the weight of 3/4 cup, rather than guessing from a measuring cup, keeps the result consistent no matter which recipe you are following, and it lets you scale a recipe up or down without the errors multiplying.
Why weighing 3/4 cup of cinnamon beats measuring it in cups
Spices are used in small amounts, so a cup measure is unusual, and that is exactly why weighing matters here. A teaspoon is the normal measure for a spice, but a bulk batch, a spice mix, or a scaled-up recipe uses cups, and then the weight per cup decides whether the dish is balanced or overwhelming. Ground spices are light and fluffy, so a scooped cup can vary by 10 g or more depending on how it was packed. Weighing removes that whole source of error, and it is the only reliable way to scale a spice recipe up without the flavour drifting.
Cinnamon cups to grams conversion table
| Cups | Grams (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 31.2 g |
| 1/3 cup | 41.7 g |
| 1/2 cup | 62.5 g |
| 2/3 cup | 83.3 g |
| 3/4 cup | 93.8 g |
| 1 cup | 125 g |
| 1 1/4 cups | 156.2 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 187.5 g |
| 2 cups | 250 g |
| 3 cups | 375 g |
One tablespoon of cinnamon weighs about 7.8 g, and one teaspoon about 2.6 g. Three quarters of a cup is 12 tablespoons, and it occupies about 177 ml by volume, the same as 3/4 cup of anything, because volume does not change from one ingredient to the next. Only the weight changes, and that is why the table above is organised by weight rather than volume. The table is rounded to the nearest tenth of a gram where the fraction demands it, so the numbers are approximate by design; the 3/4 cup figure of 93.8 g is the one to use when a recipe calls for 3/4 cup.
How the weight was measured
Spooned and levelled is the method used for this ingredient, and it matters because the same cup can hold a different weight depending on how it was filled. Spooned and levelled means spooning the ingredient into the cup and levelling the top with a straight knife, without packing it down. Packed means pressing the ingredient firmly into the cup until it holds its shape. Poured means pouring a liquid into a measuring jug up to the line. Scooped means pushing the cup through a solid fat and levelling the top.
The source for the 125 g per cup figure is USDA, and this page follows that value exactly rather than averaging across sources, because an average of two different measuring methods is a number that matches nobody's cup.
All the figures on this page are approximate conversions. When a recipe really matters, verify with a kitchen scale: weigh the ingredient directly into the bowl on a tared scale and trust that number over any cup.
Worked examples
A cinnamon roll filling for a dozen rolls
A cinnamon roll filling that calls for 3/4 cup of cinnamon needs 93.8 g, mixed with sugar and butter. That is a lot of cinnamon, and it suits a large batch where the filling has to flavour twelve rolls evenly. Weighing 93.8 g matters because cinnamon is potent: too much makes the rolls bitter and harsh, too little leaves them pale and bland. Mix the weighed cinnamon with the sugar first, so it spreads evenly instead of clumping.
A spiced oatmeal for a crowd
A spiced oatmeal recipe for a crowd might use 3/4 cup of cinnamon at 93.8 g, stirred through a large pot. The cinnamon has to flavour every bowl the same way, so the weight matters when you scale up from a single serving. Weighing the cinnamon and stirring it in early lets it bloom in the hot oats instead of sitting on top in dusty patches.
A chai spice mix, made in bulk
A chai spice mix calling for 3/4 cup of cinnamon needs 93.8 g, blended with cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Cinnamon is the backbone of chai, so its weight sets the balance of the whole mix. Weighing 93.8 g keeps the bulk batch tasting the same as the test batch, instead of drifting stronger or weaker with every refill.
When this conversion matters most
This conversion matters most when you scale a recipe up or make a spice mix in bulk, because cinnamon is used by the teaspoon in most home cooking and a cup measure is unusual. A single cake uses a teaspoon or two, where the weight is about 2.5 g per teaspoon, but a large batch of cinnamon rolls or a bulk chai mix uses cups, and then the 93.8 g figure for 3/4 cup matters. Cinnamon weighs 125 g per cup, so 3/4 cup is 93.8 g. The practical point is that cinnamon is potent and slightly bitter in large amounts, so weighing it keeps a scaled recipe balanced instead of harsh.
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is assuming a recipe that calls for 3/4 cup of cinnamon is correct without checking: most home recipes use a teaspoon or a tablespoon, so a cup measure usually means a bulk batch or a scaling error. A second mistake is using stale cinnamon, which loses its warmth and tastes dusty; ground cinnamon keeps for about a year in an airtight jar. A third mistake is confusing cinnamon with cassia, which is stronger and slightly bitter; true cinnamon is milder and sweeter, so the two are not identical in a delicate recipe.
If you do not have a kitchen scale, use the tablespoon as your measure: 3/4 cup is 12 level tablespoons, and counting them out is more accurate than filling a cup, because each spoonful is levelled individually. For dry ingredients, spoon the ingredient into the tablespoon and level it with a straight knife; for liquids, fill the spoon to the brim on a flat surface. It is slower than weighing, but it is far more reliable than a cup, and it will get you close enough for most recipes. For baking, though, a scale is worth buying: even a cheap one pays for itself the first time a cake comes out right.
Storage
Airtight jar, cool and dark, up to 1 year. Warm, sweet spice ground from cinnamon bark. It is used for baking, oatmeal, curries and drinks. Knowing how the ingredient is stored matters for the conversion too: an ingredient that has absorbed moisture or dried out will weigh differently per cup, so store it properly and weigh it fresh for the best results.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 3/4 cup of cinnamon?
3/4 cup of ground cinnamon weighs 93.8 g, spooned and levelled, using the USDA value of 125 g per cup. The figure is approximate, so verify with a kitchen scale when the recipe matters, especially for bulk batches and spice mixes.
How many tablespoons is 3/4 cup of cinnamon?
3/4 cup is 12 tablespoons, and one tablespoon of ground cinnamon weighs about 8 g. That gives roughly 93.8 g for the full 12 tablespoons. A teaspoon weighs about 2.5 g, which is the amount most recipes actually need.
Is cinnamon the same as cassia?
Not quite. Cassia is the spice sold as cinnamon in many shops, and it is stronger and slightly bitter, while true cinnamon is milder and sweeter. They weigh the same per cup, so 93.8 g works for either, but the flavour is different in a delicate recipe.
How long does ground cinnamon keep?
Ground cinnamon keeps in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place for up to one year. After that it loses its warmth and tastes dusty. Buy it in small amounts, and weigh 93.8 g for 3/4 cup when a bulk recipe calls for it.
Can I use too much cinnamon?
Yes. Cinnamon is potent and slightly bitter in large amounts, and too much can make a cake or a roll taste harsh. Weigh the cinnamon rather than pouring it freely, and taste the mix before you commit a whole batch to it.