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.

Coconut oil

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido

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.

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US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

Coconut oil — milliliters to grams
mL	g
10	9
25	23
50	46
75	69
100	92

How this conversion works

Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Coconut oil has a density of 0.92 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 9 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Coconut oil so every measurement is accurate.

Measurement notes

Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.

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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.