Grams to Cups: Olive Oil
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for olive oil. One cup of olive oil weighs about 216 grams, which works out to a density of 0.91 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 108 g, a quarter cup about 54 g, and one tablespoon about 14 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of olive oil does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of olive oil, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Olive Oil
Result
0.463 cups
Common measures — Olive Oil
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 216 g |
| ¾ cup | 162 g |
| ½ cup | 108 g |
| ⅓ cup | 72 g |
| ¼ cup | 54 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.5 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure olive oil accurately
Measure olive oil in a clear liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the line at eye level; looking from above is misleading because of surface tension. For solid fats like butter, use the markings on the wrapper or the water-displacement method.
When you need maximum accuracy, weigh the liquid in grams — a scale is more exact than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of olive oil?
One cup of olive oil weighs about 216 grams. Half a cup is roughly 108 grams and a quarter cup about 54 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of olive oil?
100 grams of olive oil is about 0.46 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.91 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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