Kosher salt (Morton) cup to gram chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 64 g | 2.3 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 85 g | 3.0 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 171 g | 6.0 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 1 cup | 256 g | 9.0 oz |
| 1.5 cup | 384 g | 13.5 oz |
| 2 cup | 512 g | 18.1 oz |
| 3 cup | 768 g | 27.1 oz |
| 4 cup | 1024 g | 36.1 oz |
Spoons and millilitres
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16.0 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.3 g |
| 1 fluid ounce | 32.0 g |
| 100 ml | 108.2 g |
Quick answers
1/4 cup of kosher salt (morton) is about 64 g, 1/3 cup is about 85 g, 1/2 cup is about 128 g, 2/3 cup is about 171 g, 3/4 cup is about 192 g and 1 cup is about 256 g (9.0 oz). One tablespoon is about 16.0 g and one teaspoon about 5.3 g.
Example: using kosher salt (morton) in a recipe
If a recipe asks for 1 1/2 cups of kosher salt (morton), that is 1.5 x 256 g, or about 384 g. If a recipe gives 200 g and you only have cups, divide 200 by 256 to get about 3/4 cups.
How to measure kosher salt (morton)
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 (morton) grams to cups.
Common questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of kosher salt (morton)?
About 256 grams (9.0 oz) for a US cup.
How many grams are in half a cup of kosher salt (morton)?
About 128 grams.
Is it better to weigh kosher salt (morton) 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.