Cups of Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) to Grams Converter
1 US cup of shredded coconut weighs 85 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) Cup Calculator
Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) 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 | 11 g | 10 g | 11 g | 0.37 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 21 g | 21 g | 22 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 28 g | 28 g | 30 g | 1.00 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 43 g | 42 g | 45 g | 1.50 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 57 g | 56 g | 59 g | 2.00 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 64 g | 63 g | 67 g | 2.25 oz |
| 1 cup | 85 g | 84 g | 89 g | 3.00 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 106 g | 105 g | 111 g | 3.75 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 128 g | 126 g | 134 g | 4.50 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 149 g | 147 g | 156 g | 5.25 oz |
| 2 cups | 170 g | 168 g | 178 g | 6.00 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 213 g | 209 g | 223 g | 7.50 oz |
| 3 cups | 255 g | 251 g | 267 g | 8.99 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened)
Fibrous coconut shreds trap air, yielding lightweight 85g per cup.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Lightly press coconut down to fill gaps without mashing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened)?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of shredded coconut (sweetened/unsweetened) weighs 85 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 84 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 89 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened)?
1/2 US Legal Cup of shredded coconut (sweetened/unsweetened) weighs 43 grams.
How do I convert cups of Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 85g. For example, 1.5 cups × 85g = 128 grams.