How to measure it
Use fine white starch. Tapioca pearls leave different gaps inside a cup.
Check the bag for “starch” or “tapioca flour.” Whole-root cassava flour is a separate ingredient.
Convert a different amountTapioca starch
One level US cup of tapioca starch weighs approximately 113 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 113 g |
| ½ US cup | 56.5 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 37.7 g |
| ¼ US cup | 28.3 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 7.1 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 2.4 g |
Original chart entry “Tapioca starch or flour” — 1 US cup weighs approximately 113 g.
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.