Grams to Cups: Shredded Coconut
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for shredded coconut. One cup of shredded coconut weighs about 80 grams, which works out to a density of 0.34 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 40 g, a quarter cup about 20 g, and one tablespoon about 5 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of shredded coconut does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of shredded coconut, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Shredded Coconut
Result
1.25 cups
Common measures — Shredded Coconut
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 80 g |
| ¾ cup | 60 g |
| ½ cup | 40 g |
| ⅓ cup | 27 g |
| ¼ cup | 20 g |
| 1 tbsp | 5.0 g |
| 1 tsp | 1.7 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure shredded coconut accurately
For shredded coconut, 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 shredded coconut?
One cup of shredded coconut weighs about 80 grams. Half a cup is roughly 40 grams and a quarter cup about 20 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of shredded coconut?
100 grams of shredded coconut is about 1.25 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.34 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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