Cups of table salt to grams
How much does a cup of table salt weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.
Kosher salt is much lighter by volume than table salt; Diamond Crystal weighs about half as much per spoon.
Table Salt: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 36 g |
| ¼ cup | 72 g |
| ⅓ cup | 96 g |
| ½ cup | 144 g |
| ⅔ cup | 192 g |
| ¾ cup | 216 g |
| 1 cup | 288 g |
| 1½ cups | 432 g |
| 2 cups | 576 g |
| 3 cups | 864 g |
| 4 cups | 1,152 g |
How the conversion works
Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion depends on the density of the table salt. One US cup of table salt weighs about 288 g, so one cup weighs 288 g.
To convert, multiply the number of cups by the weight of one cup. A US cup is 236.6 mL, 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of table salt?
1 US cup of table salt weighs about 288 grams.
How many cups of table salt is 100 grams?
100 grams of table salt is about 0.347 (≈ ⅓) US cups.
How should I measure table salt?
Kosher salt is much lighter by volume than table salt; Diamond Crystal weighs about half as much per spoon.