Table salt, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of table salt = 273 grams · 100g = 0.37 cups
Fine table salt is dense and packs tightly, so a cup weighs about 273 grams — far more than the same volume of flaky or kosher salt. That difference is why salt should ideally be weighed: a teaspoon of table salt is much saltier than a teaspoon of coarse kosher salt. Most recipe salt amounts assume fine table salt unless stated.
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Table salt cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 34.1 g | 1.2 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 68.2 g | 2.41 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 90.9 g | 3.21 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 136 g | 4.81 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 182 g | 6.42 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 205 g | 7.22 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 273 g | 9.63 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 410 g | 14.4 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 546 g | 19.3 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 819 g | 28.9 oz | 48 |
Table salt grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of table salt come to, handy when a recipe lists table salt in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.09 | 0.88 oz | 1.47 |
| 50 g | 0.18 | 1.76 oz | 2.93 |
| 75 g | 0.27 | 2.65 oz | 4.4 |
| 100 g | 0.37 | 3.53 oz | 5.86 |
| 125 g | 0.46 | 4.41 oz | 7.33 |
| 150 g | 0.55 | 5.29 oz | 8.79 |
| 175 g | 0.64 | 6.17 oz | 10.3 |
| 200 g | 0.73 | 7.05 oz | 11.7 |
| 225 g | 0.82 | 7.94 oz | 13.2 |
| 250 g | 0.92 | 8.82 oz | 14.7 |
| 300 g | 1.1 | 10.6 oz | 17.6 |
| 350 g | 1.28 | 12.3 oz | 20.5 |
| 400 g | 1.47 | 14.1 oz | 23.4 |
| 500 g | 1.83 | 17.6 oz | 29.3 |
Table salt: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of table salt 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 table salt in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup table salt | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 273 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 288 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 328 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 231 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: Table salt in grams
- ⅛ cup table salt = 34.1g
- ¼ cup table salt = 68.2g
- ⅓ cup table salt = 90.9g
- ½ cup table salt = 136g
- ⅔ cup table salt = 182g
- ¾ cup table salt = 205g
- 1 cup table salt = 273g
- 2 cups table salt = 546g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of table salt?
Because one cup of table salt weighs about 273 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 273. So 100g of table salt is about 0.37 cups, 200g is about 0.73 cups, 250g is about 0.92 cups, and 300g is about 1.1 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure table salt accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh table salt on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of table salt weighs about 273 grams (9.63 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts table salt 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: If a recipe specifies kosher or flaky salt and you only have table salt, use noticeably less by volume — table salt's fine grains pack far more salt into a spoon.
Table salt conversions: common questions
Is a cup of table salt the same weight as kosher salt?
No — table salt is much denser. A cup of fine table salt is about 273g, while the same cup of coarse kosher salt weighs far less, which is why the two aren't interchangeable by volume.
How many grams are in a cup of table salt?
One US cup of table salt weighs approximately 273 grams (9.63 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of table salt?
Half a cup (½ cup) of table salt weighs approximately 136 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of table salt?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of table salt weighs approximately 68.2 grams.
How do I convert table salt from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 273. For example, 2 cups of table salt = 546 grams, and ¾ cup = 205 grams.
How many cups is 100g of table salt?
100 grams of table salt is about 0.37 cups. 200g is about 0.73 cups and 300g is about 1.1 cups, since 1 cup weighs 273 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of table salt?
One 250 ml metric cup of table salt, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 288 grams, compared with 273 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.