How many grams are in a cup of salt?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of salt weighs about 280 grams, spooned and leveled, fine table salt. Published charts differ slightly, from 273 to 288 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 | 280 g | 9.88 oz |
| 2 cup | 560 g | 19.8 oz |
| 3 cup | 840 g | 29.6 oz |
| 4 cup | 1,120 g | 39.5 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 35 g | 1.23 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 70 g | 2.47 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 93.2 g | 3.29 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 140 g | 4.94 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 187 g | 6.59 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 210 g | 7.41 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 420 g | 14.8 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of salt
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 17.5 g | 0.62 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 35 g | 1.23 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.83 g | 0.21 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 17.5 g | 0.62 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of salt is about 17.5 grams.
Grams of salt to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.09 cups | 1.43 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.18 cups | 2.86 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.36 cups | 5.71 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.45 cups | 7.14 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.54 cups | 8.57 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.71 cups | 11.4 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 0.89 cups | 14.3 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 1.79 cups | 28.6 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 salt weighs about 296 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 salt accurately
The grain size of salt varies drastically between fine table salt, kosher salt, and flaky sea salt. A cup of fine salt weighs nearly twice as much as a cup of large flaked salt. Always weigh salt in grams for precision, or strictly follow the specific salt type listed.
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 salt?
One US cup of salt is about 280 grams (9.88 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of salt?
100 grams of salt is about 0.36 cups, or 5.71 tablespoons.
Is a cup of salt 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 salt is about 296 grams.
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