Coconut Oil Cups to Grams and ML
Convert coconut oil between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Enter an amount below and select the measurement units.
Quick answer: 1 cup of coconut oil equals 240 ml and weighs approximately 221 grams.
Coconut Oil Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 0.92 grams per milliliter. The exact weight can vary slightly with temperature and product.
| Coconut oil | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 55 g |
| 1/3 cup | 74 g |
| 1/2 cup | 110 g |
| 2/3 cup | 147 g |
| 3/4 cup | 166 g |
| 1 cup | 221 g |
| 1.5 cups | 331 g |
| 2 cups | 442 g |
| 3 cups | 662 g |
| 4 cups | 883 g |
Coconut Oil Cups to Milliliters
The converter uses a cooking cup equal to 240 milliliters.
| Coconut oil | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml |
| 2 cups | 480 ml |
| 3 cups | 720 ml |
| 4 cups | 960 ml |
Measuring Solid or Melted Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be solid or liquid depending on temperature. For the most consistent result, measure it in the form specified by the recipe.
When measuring solid coconut oil by volume, press it into the cup and remove large air pockets. When a recipe asks for melted coconut oil, melt it gently before measuring.
Does Coconut Oil Weigh the Same as Butter?
No. Coconut oil weighs slightly less per cup than butter. The Unitzzz converter uses approximately 221 grams per cup for coconut oil and 227 grams per cup for butter.
They can sometimes replace each other in recipes, but the flavor, water content and finished texture may change.
Measuring Coconut Oil Accurately
- Check whether the recipe requires solid or melted coconut oil.
- Remove air pockets when filling a cup with solid coconut oil.
- Let melted oil cool slightly before adding it to cold ingredients.
- Use a kitchen scale when the recipe specifies grams or ounces.
Related Oil and Fat Conversions
You can also convert olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, butter, margarine and peanut butter.
For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .