Table salt: Cups to Grams

1 cup of table salt ≈ 288 grams (10.2 oz)

Based on the US cup (236.6 ml). Type in either box to convert:

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Table salt cups to grams chart

AmountGramsOunces
1/8 cup36 g1.3 oz
1/4 cup72 g2.5 oz
1/3 cup96 g3.4 oz
1/2 cup144 g5.1 oz
2/3 cup192 g6.8 oz
3/4 cup216 g7.6 oz
1 cup288 g10 oz
1 1/2 cups432 g15 oz
2 cups576 g20 oz
3 cups864 g30 oz
4 cups1,152 g41 oz
1 tablespoon18 g0.6 oz
1 teaspoon6 g0.2 oz

Grams to cups

WeightCups (nearest 1/8)
50 g1/8 cup (0.17 cups)
100 g3/8 cup (0.35 cups)
150 g1/2 cup (0.52 cups)
200 g3/4 cup (0.69 cups)
250 g7/8 cup (0.87 cups)
300 g1 cup (1.04 cups)
400 g1 3/8 cups (1.39 cups)
500 g1 3/4 cups (1.74 cups)
1,000 g3 1/2 cups (3.47 cups)

Measuring tip

Fine table salt is very dense. Coarse kosher salt takes up more space, so a cup of it weighs far less: never swap by volume. These are typical values; if a recipe lists grams, use a kitchen scale instead of converting.

FAQ

How many grams are in 1 cup of table salt?

About 288 grams (10.2 oz) for one level US cup. Exact weights vary a little with brand, humidity and how the cup is filled.

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of table salt?

About 144 grams. A quarter cup is about 72 g and three quarters of a cup is about 216 g.

How many cups is 100 grams of table salt?

100 grams of table salt is about 0.35 US cups.

Why does a cup of table salt not always weigh the same?

Fine table salt is very dense. Coarse kosher salt takes up more space, so a cup of it weighs far less: never swap by volume. For consistent results, weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale whenever the recipe gives grams.

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