Coconut oil
Coconut oil is unique because it changes density drastically with temperature. It is solid below 76°F (24°C) and liquid above. Measuring it solid in a cup creates massive air gaps, leading to dry baked goods. Weighing it guarantees you get the exact amount of fat, regardless of whether it's currently liquid or solid in your pantry.
What is Coconut oil?
Coconut oil is unique because it changes density drastically with temperature. It is solid below 76°F (24°C) and liquid above. Measuring it solid in a cup creates massive air gaps, leading to dry baked goods. Weighing it guarantees you get the exact amount of fat, regardless of whether it's currently liquid or solid in your pantry.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Coconut oil — mL → g
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 9 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 50 | 46 |
| 75 | 69 |
| 100 | 92 |
| 125 | 115 |
| 150 | 138 |
| 200 | 184 |
| 250 | 230 |
| 500 | 461 |
| 750 | 691 |
| 1000 | 921 |
Coconut oil — Tbsp → g
| Tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 95 |
| 8 | 109 |
| 9 | 123 |
| 10 | 136 |
| 11 | 150 |
| 12 | 163 |
| 13 | 177 |
| 14 | 191 |
| 15 | 204 |
| 20 | 272 |
| 25 | 340 |
| 30 | 409 |
Coconut oil — Cup → g
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 27 |
| 1/4 cup | 54 |
| 1/3 cup | 73 |
| 1/2 cup | 109 |
| 2/3 cup | 145 |
| 3/4 cup | 163 |
| 1 cup | 218 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 327 |
| 2 cups | 436 |
Coconut oil — g → Cups
| g | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.2 |
| 100 | 0.5 |
| 150 | 0.7 |
| 200 | 0.9 |
| 250 | 1.1 |
| 300 | 1.4 |
| 350 | 1.6 |
| 400 | 1.8 |
| 450 | 2.1 |
| 500 | 2.3 |
| 600 | 2.8 |
| 700 | 3.2 |
| 800 | 3.7 |
| 900 | 4.1 |
| 1000 | 4.6 |
Coconut oil — oz → g
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
| 12 | 340 |
| 15 | 425 |
| 20 | 567 |
| 25 | 709 |
| 30 | 850 |
| 40 | 1134 |
| 50 | 1417 |
Coconut oil — Tsp → g
| Tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 41 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 59 |
| 14 | 64 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 20 | 91 |
| 25 | 113 |
| 30 | 136 |
Kitchen Conversion Chart
Cups, tbsp, tsp, mL and oz — all in one printable reference for oils, liquids, dairy and sauces.
Use Coconut oil as a substitute for
Have this ingredient on hand? These are the situations where it can stand in for others.
- Gheewet
Replace ghee with equal weight of refined coconut oil for a neutral-flavored, dairy-free alternative with similar smoke point.
Scale:by weight
Liquids & oils
- Read liquids at eye level; oils are lighter than water (≈0.91–0.93 g/mL).
- For dressings, weigh oils for easier scaling.
FAQ
- Should I measure coconut oil melted or solid?
- Always measure by weight to avoid the issue entirely. If using volume, melt it first for accuracy, as packing solid chunks leads to inconsistent amounts.
- Can I substitute coconut oil for butter?
- Yes, 1:1 by weight. Note that coconut oil has no water content (unlike butter which is ~16% water), so cookies may be crunchier.