Table salt: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Table salt is a fine-grained salt, usually iodized. Its small crystal size makes it dissolve quickly, making it a kitchen standard.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 59 |
| 0.5 | 118 |
| 0.8 | 177 |
| 1.0 | 237 |
| 1.5 | 355 |
| 2.0 | 473 |
| 2.5 | 591 |
| 3.0 | 710 |
| 3.5 | 828 |
| 4.0 | 946 |
| 4.5 | 1065 |
Used to season nearly every dish. In baking, it balances sweetness and enhances flavors. Be aware: due to its density, 1 tsp of table salt is saltier than 1 tsp of coarse salt.
FAQ
- Can I swap by volume with kosher salt?
- No—crystal size differs; weigh or adjust (table salt is denser).