Mashed potatoes cup to gram chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 53 g | 1.9 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 106 g | 3.8 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 142 g | 5.0 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 160 g | 5.6 oz |
| 1 cup | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| 1.5 cup | 320 g | 11.3 oz |
| 2 cup | 426 g | 15.0 oz |
| 3 cup | 639 g | 22.5 oz |
| 4 cup | 852 g | 30.1 oz |
Spoons and millilitres
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.3 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.4 g |
| 1 fluid ounce | 26.6 g |
| 100 ml | 90.0 g |
Quick answers
1/4 cup of mashed potatoes is about 53 g, 1/3 cup is about 71 g, 1/2 cup is about 106 g, 2/3 cup is about 142 g, 3/4 cup is about 160 g and 1 cup is about 213 g (7.5 oz). One tablespoon is about 13.3 g and one teaspoon about 4.4 g.
Example: using mashed potatoes in a recipe
If a recipe asks for 1 1/2 cups of mashed potatoes, that is 1.5 x 213 g, or about 320 g. If a recipe gives 200 g and you only have cups, divide 200 by 213 to get about 0.94 cups.
How to measure mashed potatoes
Spoon the mashed potatoes into the cup and press it down so there are no air pockets, then level the top. A scale is quicker and cleaner for thick ingredients, because you can weigh straight into the bowl.
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 mashed potatoes grams to cups.
Common questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of mashed potatoes?
About 213 grams (7.5 oz) for a US cup.
How many grams are in half a cup of mashed potatoes?
About 106 grams.
Is it better to weigh mashed potatoes 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.