Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) cup to gram chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 32 g | 1.1 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 64 g | 2.3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 85 g | 3.0 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| 1 cup | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
| 1.5 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 2 cup | 256 g | 9.0 oz |
| 3 cup | 384 g | 13.5 oz |
| 4 cup | 512 g | 18.1 oz |
Spoons and millilitres
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8.0 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.7 g |
| 1 fluid ounce | 16.0 g |
| 100 ml | 54.1 g |
Quick answers
1/4 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) is about 32 g, 1/3 cup is about 43 g, 1/2 cup is about 64 g, 2/3 cup is about 85 g, 3/4 cup is about 96 g and 1 cup is about 128 g (4.5 oz). One tablespoon is about 8.0 g and one teaspoon about 2.7 g.
Example: using kosher salt (diamond crystal) in a recipe
If a recipe asks for 1 1/2 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal), that is 1.5 x 128 g, or about 192 g. If a recipe gives 200 g and you only have cups, divide 200 by 128 to get about 1.56 cups.
How to measure kosher salt (diamond crystal)
Salt is the clearest case where brand matters. Different kinds have very different crystal sizes, so a spoon of one brand can weigh double another. Use the brand the recipe was written with, or go by weight.
Where these weights come from
Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.
Going the other way? Try kosher salt (diamond crystal) grams to cups.
Common questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
About 128 grams (4.5 oz) for a US cup.
How many grams are in half a cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
About 64 grams.
Is it better to weigh kosher salt (diamond crystal) than to use cups?
Yes. A scale gives the same result every time, while cup measures change with how you scoop or pack the ingredient.