Grams to Cups: Chocolate Chips
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for chocolate chips. One cup of chocolate chips weighs about 170 grams, which works out to a density of 0.72 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 85 g, a quarter cup about 43 g, and one tablespoon about 11 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of chocolate chips does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of chocolate chips, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Chocolate Chips
Result
0.588 cups
Common measures — Chocolate Chips
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 170 g |
| ¾ cup | 128 g |
| ½ cup | 85 g |
| ⅓ cup | 57 g |
| ¼ cup | 43 g |
| 1 tbsp | 11 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.5 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure chocolate chips accurately
For chocolate chips, spoon it into the cup and level it off; do not shake or tap the cup, which settles the contents and changes the weight. Weighing in grams is still the most reliable method when the amount matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of chocolate chips?
One cup of chocolate chips weighs about 170 grams. Half a cup is roughly 85 grams and a quarter cup about 43 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of chocolate chips?
100 grams of chocolate chips is about 0.59 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.72 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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