Grams to Cups: Grits
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for grits. One cup of grits weighs about 156 grams, which works out to a density of 0.66 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 78 g, a quarter cup about 39 g, and one tablespoon about 10 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of grits does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of grits, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Grits
Result
0.641 cups
Common measures — Grits
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 156 g |
| ¾ cup | 117 g |
| ½ cup | 78 g |
| ⅓ cup | 52 g |
| ¼ cup | 39 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.8 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.3 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure grits accurately
For grits, 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 grits?
One cup of grits weighs about 156 grams. Half a cup is roughly 78 grams and a quarter cup about 39 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of grits?
100 grams of grits is about 0.64 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.66 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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