Grams of table salt to cups

How much does a cup of table salt weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.

Cups0.3472 cups

Fractions work too: type 1/3 or 1 1/2.

Kosher salt is much lighter by volume than table salt; Diamond Crystal weighs about half as much per spoon.

Table Salt: grams to cups chart

GramsCups
5 g0.0174 cups
10 g0.0347 cups
15 g0.0521 cups
20 g0.0694 cups
25 g0.0868 cups
30 g0.104 (≈ ⅛) cups
40 g0.139 (≈ ⅛) cups
50 g0.174 cups
60 g0.208 cups
75 g0.26 (≈ ¼) cups
100 g0.347 (≈ ⅓) cups
125 g0.434 cups
150 g0.521 (≈ ½) cups
200 g0.694 (≈ ⅔) cups
250 g0.868 (≈ ⅞) cups
300 g1.04 cups
400 g1.39 (≈ 1 ⅜) cups
500 g1.74 (≈ 1 ¾) cups
750 g2.6 (≈ 2 ⅝) cups
1000 g3.47 (≈ 3 ½) cups

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, divide the number of grams 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.