Table Salt Grams to Cups
Table Salt weighs about 288g per cup. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.35 (⅓)
- Tablespoons
- 5.6
- Teaspoons
- 16.7
- Milliliters
- 82 ml
Table Salt Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Table Salt density: 288g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.03 | ⅛ | 0.6 |
| 25g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| 50g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.8 |
| 75g | 0.26 | ¼ | 4.2 |
| 100g | 0.35 | ⅓ | 5.6 |
| 125g | 0.43 | ⅜ | 6.9 |
| 150g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 |
| 175g | 0.61 | ⅝ | 9.7 |
| 200g | 0.69 | ⅔ | 11.1 |
| 225g | 0.78 | ¾ | 12.5 |
| 250g | 0.87 | ⅞ | 13.9 |
| 300g | 1.04 | 1⅛ | 16.7 |
| 350g | 1.22 | 1¼ | 19.4 |
| 400g | 1.39 | 1⅜ | 22.2 |
| 500g | 1.74 | 1¾ | 27.8 |
Ingredient Profile
Table Salt has a density of 288g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Table Salt in Cups
Spoon into the cup and level off. Ingredients like cocoa powder benefit from a quick sift first to break up clumps.
Baking soda and baking powder should always be measured with a dry measuring spoon, leveled flat — a heaping spoonful of either can meaningfully change how a baked good rises.
If a recipe calls for table salt by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Table Salt vs Other Dry Goods
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how table salt compares to other dry goods on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Table Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Table Salt | 288g | baseline |
| Cocoa Powder | 85g | -70% |
| Cornstarch | 128g | -56% |
| Rolled Oats | 90g | -69% |
| Baking Soda | 230g | -20% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Bread dough typically uses 8g to 10g of salt per 500g of flour.
- Most savory recipes call for 5g to 10g to season a full dish.
- Brines for meat or vegetables often use 60g to 120g dissolved in water.
How Much Is X Grams of Table Salt?
Need every amount at once? See the full table salt conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of table salt?+
A cup of table salt weighs about 288g. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g.
How do I measure table salt accurately?+
Spoon into the cup and level off. Ingredients like cocoa powder benefit from a quick sift first to break up clumps.
Does table salt's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert table salt from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 288 to get cups.
Why does table salt weigh a different amount per cup than other dry goods?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for table salt, not a category-wide average.
Is 288g per cup the same across every brand of table salt?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.