How Many Grams in a Cup of Shredded coconut?
1 cup of shredded coconut = 80 grams · 100g = 1.25 cups
Shredded coconut is light and airy, weighing only about 80 grams per cup. Sweetened (often called desiccated when fine) and unsweetened versions differ in sugar but weigh similarly. The shred size — fine desiccated versus long flakes — changes how densely it packs.
Based on a measured density of 80 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned in loosely and levelled. Last reviewed .
Shredded coconut cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10 g | 0.35 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 20 g | 0.71 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 26.6 g | 0.94 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 53.4 g | 1.88 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 48 |
Shredded coconut grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of shredded coconut come to, handy when a recipe lists shredded coconut in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.31 | 0.88 oz | 5 |
| 50 g | 0.62 | 1.76 oz | 10 |
| 75 g | 0.94 | 2.65 oz | 15 |
| 100 g | 1.25 | 3.53 oz | 20 |
| 125 g | 1.56 | 4.41 oz | 25 |
| 150 g | 1.88 | 5.29 oz | 30 |
| 175 g | 2.19 | 6.17 oz | 35 |
| 200 g | 2.5 | 7.05 oz | 40 |
| 225 g | 2.81 | 7.94 oz | 45 |
| 250 g | 3.12 | 8.82 oz | 50 |
| 300 g | 3.75 | 10.6 oz | 60 |
| 350 g | 4.38 | 12.3 oz | 70 |
| 400 g | 5 | 14.1 oz | 80 |
| 500 g | 6.25 | 17.6 oz | 100 |
Shredded coconut: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of shredded coconut weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of shredded coconut in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup shredded coconut | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 80 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 84.5 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 96.1 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 67.6 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Shredded coconut in grams
- ⅛ cup shredded coconut = 10g
- ¼ cup shredded coconut = 20g — a quarter cup of shredded coconut in grams
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut = 26.6g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup shredded coconut = 40g — half a cup of shredded coconut in grams
- ⅔ cup shredded coconut = 53.4g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup shredded coconut = 60g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup shredded coconut = 80g — one cup of shredded coconut in grams
- 2 cups shredded coconut = 160g — two cups
Shredded coconut by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of shredded coconut weighs about 5g, and one teaspoon about 1.67g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut to grams = 5g
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut = 10g
- 3 tablespoons shredded coconut = 15g
- 1 teaspoon shredded coconut = 1.67g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of shredded coconut is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 2.84 cups of shredded coconut — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of shredded coconut weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of shredded coconut?
Because one cup of shredded coconut weighs about 80 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 80. So 100g of shredded coconut is about 1.25 cups, 200g is about 2.5 cups, 250g is about 3.12 cups, and 300g is about 3.75 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure shredded coconut accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh shredded coconut on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of shredded coconut weighs about 80 grams (2.82 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts shredded coconut and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Check whether a recipe wants sweetened or unsweetened coconut; the sugar in sweetened coconut can noticeably change a delicate bake.
Shredded coconut conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of shredded coconut?
One US cup of shredded coconut weighs approximately 80 grams (2.82 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of shredded coconut?
Half a cup (½ cup) of shredded coconut weighs approximately 40 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of shredded coconut?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of shredded coconut weighs approximately 20 grams.
How do I convert shredded coconut from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 80. For example, 2 cups of shredded coconut = 160 grams, and ¾ cup = 60 grams.
How many cups is 100g of shredded coconut?
100 grams of shredded coconut is about 1.25 cups. 200g is about 2.5 cups and 300g is about 3.75 cups, since 1 cup weighs 80 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of shredded coconut?
One 250 ml metric cup of shredded coconut, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 84.5 grams, compared with 80 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.