How many grams are in a cup of chocolate chips?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of chocolate chips weighs about 170 grams, semi-sweet chips. Published charts differ slightly, from 170 to 170 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 2 cup | 340 g | 12 oz |
| 3 cup | 510 g | 18 oz |
| 4 cup | 680 g | 24 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 21.3 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 56.6 g | 2 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of chocolate chips
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.6 g | 0.38 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 21.3 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.54 g | 0.13 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 10.6 g | 0.38 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of chocolate chips is about 10.6 grams.
Grams of chocolate chips to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.15 cups | 2.35 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups | 4.71 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.59 cups | 9.41 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.74 cups | 11.8 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 1.18 cups | 18.8 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.47 cups | 23.5 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.94 cups | 47.1 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of chocolate chips weighs about 180 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring chocolate chips accurately
Pour chocolate chips directly into a measuring cup without packing them down, as air gaps between pieces cause inconsistent volumes. Weighing on a kitchen scale gives far more reliable results because chip sizes vary by brand. Keep chips cool and dry before measuring to prevent them from sticking together in clumps.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of chocolate chips?
One US cup of chocolate chips is about 170 grams (6 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of chocolate chips?
100 grams of chocolate chips is about 0.59 cups, or 9.41 tablespoons.
Is a cup of chocolate chips the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of chocolate chips is about 180 grams.
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