Cups of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips to Grams Converter
1 US cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips weighs 170 grams (6 oz). Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central / King Arthur Baking.
Interactive Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Cup Calculator
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21 g | 21 g | 22 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 43 g | 42 g | 44 g | 1.50 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 57 g | 56 g | 59 g | 2.00 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 84 g | 89 g | 3.00 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 113 g | 112 g | 118 g | 4.00 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 128 g | 126 g | 133 g | 4.50 oz |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 168 g | 177 g | 6.00 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 213 g | 209 g | 221 g | 7.50 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 255 g | 251 g | 266 g | 8.99 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 298 g | 293 g | 310 g | 10.49 oz |
| 2 cups | 340 g | 335 g | 354 g | 11.99 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 425 g | 419 g | 443 g | 14.99 oz |
| 3 cups | 510 g | 503 g | 531 g | 17.99 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Molded morsel shape leaves air space between chips in volumetric cups.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Shake cup gently to let chips settle.
Frequently Asked Questions: Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of semi-sweet chocolate chips weighs 170 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 168 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 177 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips?
1/2 US Legal Cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips weighs 85 grams.
How do I convert cups of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 170g. For example, 1.5 cups × 170g = 255 grams.