Ingredient guide

Table salt conversions

1 US cup of table salt weighs 288 g (10.2 oz). 1 tablespoon ≈ 18 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 6 g.

Table salt — volume to weight
VolumeGramsOuncesml
1 teaspoon6 g0.21 oz4.93
½ teaspoon3 g0.11 oz2.46
2 teaspoons12 g0.42 oz9.86
1 tablespoon18 g0.63 oz14.8
2 tablespoons36 g1.27 oz29.6
¼ cup72 g2.54 oz59.1

Density used: 1 US cup = 288 g (KA lists 1 tbsp = 18 g, scaled to 1 cup). Source: King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart. Volume measures vary with scooping method; for baking, weigh when you can.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of table salt?

1 US cup of table salt is about 288 grams.

How many grams in a tablespoon of table salt?

About 18 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of table salt?

About 0.35 US cups.