Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt) — Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups Converter
Convert salt between grams, cups, and spoons — 1 US cup = 292 g (10.3 oz) · 1 Metric cup = 308.6 g.
Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt) Weight ↔ Volume Calculator
Convert grams ↔ US cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tbsp, tsp, mL, and oz
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Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt) — Cups, Tablespoons & Teaspoons to Grams Chart (US & Metric Cups)
Calculated using published density 1.2342 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central). Includes side-by-side weights for both US Customary Cups (236.59 mL) and Metric Cups (250 mL). Values vary by brand, humidity and how you pack the cup.
| Volume Measure | US Volume (mL) | US Cup Grams (USDA Table Salt (6.08 g/tsp)) | Ounces (oz wt) | Metric Cup (250 mL) Grams | Alt US Grams (Morton Kosher (4.8 g/tsp)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (1 tsp) | 4.929 mL | 6.083 g | 0.2146 oz | 6.171 g (metric) | 4.8 g |
| 1 Tablespoon (1 tbsp) | 14.79 mL | 18.25 g | 0.6437 oz | 18.51 g (metric) | 14.4 g |
| 2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) | 29.57 mL | 36.5 g | 1.287 oz | 38.57 g | 28.8 g |
| 1/4 Cup (4 US tbsp) | 59.15 mL | 73 g | 2.575 oz | 77.14 g | 57.6 g |
| 1/3 Cup (5 tbsp + 1 tsp) | 78.86 mL | 97.33 g | 3.433 oz | 102.85 g | 76.8 g |
| 1/2 Cup (8 US tbsp) | 118.29 mL | 146 g | 5.15 oz | 154.28 g | 115.19 g |
| 2/3 Cup | 157.73 mL | 194.66 g | 6.867 oz | 205.7 g | 153.59 g |
| 3/4 Cup (12 US tbsp) | 177.44 mL | 219 g | 7.725 oz | 231.41 g | 172.79 g |
| 1 Cup (16 US tbsp / 8 fl oz) | 236.59 mL | 292 g | 10.3 oz | 308.55 g | 230.39 g |
| 1 ½ Cups | 354.88 mL | 438 g | 15.45 oz | 462.82 g | 345.58 g |
| 2 Cups (1 US Pint) | 473.18 mL | 583.99 g | 20.6 oz | 617.1 g | 460.78 g |
| 3 Cups | 709.76 mL | 875.99 g | 30.9 oz | 925.65 g | 691.17 g |
| 4 Cups (1 US Quart / 1 Liter Metric) | 946.35 mL | 1,167.99 g | 41.2 oz | 1,234.2 g | 921.56 g |
Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt) — Grams to US Cups, Metric Cups, Tbsp, Tsp & Ounces Chart
Quick lookup for converting metric recipe weights in grams into US Customary cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and weight ounces at ρ = 1.2342 g/mL.
| Weight (Grams) | US Cups (236.6 mL) | Metric Cups (250 mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (mL) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.0342 US cups | 0.0324 metric cups | 0.548 tbsp | 1.644 tsp | 8.102 mL | 0.3527 oz |
| 25 g | 0.0856 US cups | 0.081 metric cups | 1.37 tbsp | 4.11 tsp | 20.26 mL | 0.8818 oz |
| 50 g | 0.1712 US cups | 0.162 metric cups | 2.74 tbsp | 8.219 tsp | 40.51 mL | 1.764 oz |
| 75 g | 0.2569 US cups | 0.2431 metric cups | 4.11 tbsp | 12.33 tsp | 60.77 mL | 2.646 oz |
| 100 g | 0.3425 US cups | 0.3241 metric cups | 5.48 tbsp | 16.44 tsp | 81.02 mL | 3.527 oz |
| 125 g | 0.4281 US cups | 0.4051 metric cups | 6.849 tbsp | 20.55 tsp | 101.28 mL | 4.409 oz |
| 150 g | 0.5137 US cups | 0.4861 metric cups | 8.219 tbsp | 24.66 tsp | 121.54 mL | 5.291 oz |
| 200 g | 0.6849 US cups | 0.6482 metric cups | 10.96 tbsp | 32.88 tsp | 162.05 mL | 7.055 oz |
| 250 g | 0.8562 US cups | 0.8102 metric cups | 13.7 tbsp | 41.1 tsp | 202.56 mL | 8.818 oz |
| 500 g | 1.712 US cups | 1.62 metric cups | 27.4 tbsp | 82.19 tsp | 405.12 mL | 17.64 oz |
| 1000 g | 3.425 US cups | 3.241 metric cups | 54.8 tbsp | 164.39 tsp | 810.24 mL | 35.27 oz |
How to Measure Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt Accurately
Salt is the single most dangerous ingredient to swap 1:1 by volume without checking crystal type. While every culinary salt is pure sodium chloride (NaCl) with the exact same saltiness gram-for-gram, the shape and size of the crystals drastically alter how much air sits inside a measuring spoon.
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173468), 1 US teaspoon of fine granulated table salt weighs 6.08 grams (1 tablespoon = 18.25 g; 1 US cup = 292 g; 1 Metric cup = 308.6 g). By contrast, Morton Coarse Kosher Salt weighs 4.8 grams per teaspoon (230.4 g/cup), and Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt—made of fragile, hollow pyramid flakes—weighs only 2.8 grams per teaspoon (134.4 g/cup). You can switch between all three published salt standards in our converter above.
Step-by-Step Kitchen Measuring Technique
For curing, brining, bread baking, and pastry, always weigh salt in grams—or adjust your spoon volume to match the exact salt brand specified by the recipe.
- Select your salt crystal type in Step 2 of the converter: Choose USDA Fine Table Salt (6.08 g/tsp), Morton Coarse Kosher (4.8 g/tsp), or Diamond Crystal Kosher (2.8 g/tsp).
- Pour level into measuring spoons: Fill your teaspoon or tablespoon and sweep the top flat without shaking.
- Use a 0.1-gram precision scale for small bread batches: Standard kitchen scales with 1-gram resolution can have rounding error under 5 grams; a pocket jeweler/coffee scale (0.1 g) measures teaspoons of salt with pinpoint precision.
Culinary & Baking Notes for Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt)
- Quick Salt Substitution Rule by Volume: 1 teaspoon Fine Table Salt (~6 g) ≈ 1 ¼ teaspoons Morton Coarse Kosher Salt ≈ 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
- Fine sea salt: Has nearly the same crystal size and bulk density as standard table salt (~5.8–6.0 g per teaspoon).
- Pickling and canning salt: Pure fine-grain sodium chloride with no anti-caking agents or iodine; weighs ~5.7–6.0 g per teaspoon (about 275–290 g per US cup).
US Cup vs. Metric Cup vs. UK Cup Weight for Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt)
If you are adapting an international recipe, remember that cup sizes vary by country. Here is how much 1 cup of salt (fine table salt & kosher salt) weighs across all four global cup standards (at ρ = 1.2342 g/mL):
Step-by-Step Conversion Examples for Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt)
Convert 1 Tablespoon of Fine Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt to Grams
A turkey brine or bread recipe calls for 1 US tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of salt.
Convert 10 Grams of Salt to Teaspoons (Bread Baking 2% Salt Rule)
A sourdough loaf with 500 g of flour requires 10 g of salt (2% baker's percentage).
Convert 1/4 US Cup of Salt to Grams for Pickling Brine
A fermented pickle brine calls for 1/4 US cup (4 tablespoons) of salt.
Published Density References & Citations for Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Salt, table (FDC ID 173468, SR Legacy) — 1 cup = 292 g, 1 tbsp = 18.25 g, 1 tsp = 6.08 g.
Morton Salt Official Culinary Conversion Guide: Morton Coarse Kosher Salt — 1 tsp = 4.8 g (1 tbsp = 14.4 g, 1 US cup = 230.4 g).
Cargill / Diamond Crystal Official Measurement Guide: Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt — 1 tsp = 2.8 g (1 tbsp = 8.4 g, 1 US cup = 134.4 g).
Frequently Asked Questions About Salt (Fine Table Salt & Kosher Salt) Conversions
How many grams are in 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon of salt?
For fine table salt, 1 US teaspoon weighs 6.08 grams (often rounded to 6 g) and 1 US tablespoon weighs 18.25 grams (USDA FoodData Central). For Morton Coarse Kosher salt, 1 tsp = 4.8 g (1 tbsp = 14.4 g). For Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, 1 tsp = 2.8 g (1 tbsp = 8.4 g).
How many grams are in 1 cup of salt?
1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of fine table salt weighs 292 grams (10.3 oz). 1 US cup of Morton Coarse Kosher salt weighs 230.4 grams, and 1 US cup of Diamond Crystal Kosher salt weighs 134.4 grams. A 250 mL Metric cup of table salt weighs 308.6 grams.
Why does Diamond Crystal Kosher salt weigh almost half as much per spoon as table salt?
Table salt is formed into dense, compact cubic crystals that pack tightly with very little air space. Diamond Crystal is crystallized using the Alberger process into hollow, multi-faceted flakes that take up roughly twice the volume for the same weight.
Is 10 grams of kosher salt the same saltiness as 10 grams of table salt?
Yes! By weight, both are pure sodium chloride (NaCl). 10 grams of Diamond Crystal, 10 grams of Morton Kosher, and 10 grams of fine sea or table salt deliver the exact same salinity.