120 Grams of Olive Oil to Cups
Ingredient
Olive Oil
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.56 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.9
- Teaspoons
- 26.7
- Milliliters
- 131 ml
120 grams of olive oil = 0.56 cups (½ cup / 8.9 tablespoons)
Olive Oil has a density of approximately 216g per cup. Most liquid oils fall in the 216–224g per cup range. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 0.46 | ½ | 7.4 |
| 110g | 0.51 | ½ | 8.1 |
| 120g | 0.56 | ½ | 8.9 |
| 125g | 0.58 | ⅝ | 9.3 |
| 130g | 0.60 | ⅝ | 9.6 |
Bakers reach for olive oil in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of olive oil in cups?+
120 grams of olive oil is 0.56 cups (½ cup), or 8.9 tablespoons.
How do I measure 120 grams of olive oil without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 8.9 tablespoons instead.