Nonfat Dry Milk Powder — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of nonfat dry milk powder weighs 120 grams (4.23 ounces or 7.5g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 126.8g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (120g/cup). Switching to whole dry milk powder (full-fat) (128g/cup) changes each cup by 8g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Milk Powder: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 120g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 126.8 g | 4.47 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 480 g | 16.93 oz |
Milk Powder: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.08 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.21 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.42 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.63 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 1.04 c |
| 150 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 300 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 c |
| 400 g | 3 ⅓ cups | 3.33 c |
| 500 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
| 750 g | 6 ¼ cups | 6.25 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ⅓ cups | 8.33 c |
How to Measure Nonfat Dry Milk Powder Accurately
Spoon gently into measuring cup and level flat. Hygroscopic powder absorbs moisture and clumps quickly if exposed to humid air.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 120 g
- Whole dry milk powder (full-fat) 128 g
- Scooped from canister 135 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #170876 & King Arthur Baking standard (120g/cup)
Common Culinary Uses
- Enhancing bakery loaf browning and tenderness
- Momofuku milk bar cookies
- Homemade hot cocoa mix
- Emergency liquid milk reconstitution
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Whisk 30g milk powder with 210g warm water to produce 1 cup of liquid nonfat milk
Nonfat Dry Milk Powder Measuring FAQs
Why do master bakers add dry milk powder to bread dough? ▾
It adds lactose sugar which browns crust gorgeously and dairy proteins that reinforce crumb softness and retain moisture.
What is the shelf life of nonfat dry milk powder? ▾
When kept in an airtight container with oxygen absorbers, nonfat dry milk powder lasts 2 to 5 years.