Baking Soda
Also known as: bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3
100 g of Baking Soda equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 7.1 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 22 tsp |
| Cup | 0.45 cup |
| Milliliter | 109 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Baking Soda
1 tbsp Baking Soda = 14 g
Measuring Tips
Baking soda is 3-4x stronger than baking powder. Rule of thumb: 1/4 tsp baking soda per 125 g flour. Requires acidic ingredient in recipe (yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon, natural cocoa). DON'T swap 1:1 with baking powder.
Common Uses
- brownies
- cookies
- acidic batters
- meat tenderizer
- fridge deodorizer
Storage
Airtight container at room temperature. Lasts ~2 years. Test freshness: 1/4 tsp + 1 tsp vinegar should bubble vigorously.
Popular Baking Soda Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of baking soda?▾
1 tablespoon of baking soda ≈ 14 grams, based on density 0.92 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 4.6 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 220 g.
How can I measure baking soda accurately without a scale?▾
Baking soda is 3-4x stronger than baking powder. Rule of thumb: 1/4 tsp baking soda per 125 g flour. Requires acidic ingredient in recipe (yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon, natural cocoa). DON'T swap 1:1 with baking powder.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of baking soda?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.92 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store baking soda?▾
Airtight container at room temperature. Lasts ~2 years. Test freshness: 1/4 tsp + 1 tsp vinegar should bubble vigorously.
What is Baking Soda typically used for?▾
Baking Soda is commonly used in: brownies, cookies, acidic batters, meat tenderizer, and more. Because its density is 0.92 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of baking soda?▾
1 tbsp of baking soda (~14 g) contains about 0 calories. Per 100 g: 0 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.