Desiccated Coconut: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of desiccated coconut weighs about 93 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=93 g
Based on desiccated coconut at 93 g per US cup.
Desiccated Coconut conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 23.3 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 0.82 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 31 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.09 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 46.5 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 1.64 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 62 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 2.19 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 69.8 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 2.46 oz |
| 1 cup | 93 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 3.28 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 140 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 4.92 oz |
| 2 cups | 186 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 6.56 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 233 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 8.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 279 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 9.84 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut is about 23 g, 1/3 cup is about 31 g, 1/2 cup is about 47 g, 2/3 cup is about 62 g, 3/4 cup is about 70 g, 1 cup is about 93 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 140 g, 2 cups is about 186 g and 3 cups is about 279 g.
A tablespoon of desiccated coconut is about 5.8 grams, and a teaspoon is about 1.9 grams.
About measuring desiccated coconut
Desiccated coconut is dried, finely shredded coconut, light and fluffy, so one US cup weighs about 93 grams. Because the shreds hold air, how firmly you pack the cup changes the weight, and lightly spooned versus pressed can differ noticeably. In macaroons, coconut cakes and toppings the amount shapes both texture and how much moisture the coconut soaks up, so weighing helps you hit the right balance every time.
Desiccated coconut is fluffy and packs unevenly, so weigh it for macaroons and coconut cakes.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?
One US cup of desiccated coconut is about 93 grams. The dried shreds hold a lot of air, so it is light for its volume.
Is shredded coconut the same weight as desiccated?
Not exactly. Sweetened shredded coconut is moister and heavier per cup, while dried desiccated coconut is lighter at around 93 grams.
Why weigh coconut for macaroons?
Macaroons depend on the ratio of coconut to egg white and sugar. Because coconut packs unevenly, weighing to 93 grams per cup keeps them from spreading.