Salt Cups to Grams and ML
Convert fine table salt between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Enter an amount below and select the measurement units.
Quick answer: 1 cup of fine table salt equals 240 ml and weighs approximately 288.00 grams.
Salt Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 1.20 grams per milliliter. They apply to dry, loose, fine-grained table salt.
| Fine table salt | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 72 g |
| 1/3 cup | 96 g |
| 1/2 cup | 144 g |
| 2/3 cup | 192 g |
| 3/4 cup | 216 g |
| 1 cup | 288 g |
| 1.5 cups | 432 g |
| 2 cups | 576 g |
| 3 cups | 864 g |
| 4 cups | 1,152 g |
Salt Cups to Milliliters
The converter uses a cooking cup equal to 240 milliliters.
| Fine table salt | 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 |
What Type of Salt Do These Values Use?
This conversion is based on fine table salt. It does not apply equally to every type of salt because crystal size and shape affect how tightly the salt fits into a measuring cup.
Coarse sea salt, kosher salt and flaky salt normally contain more air between the crystals. A cup of one of these salts may therefore weigh considerably less than a cup of fine table salt.
Can Different Salts Be Substituted by Volume?
Replacing one type of salt with the same volume of another can change how salty a recipe tastes. This is particularly important when switching between fine table salt and a coarse or flaky salt.
When a recipe gives a weight in grams, use that weight instead of making a volume-for-volume substitution. For brines, preserving and bread making, accurate weighing is especially useful.
How to Measure Salt Accurately
- Check which type of salt the recipe specifies.
- Fill the measuring cup or spoon without pressing or compacting the salt.
- Level the surface with a straight edge.
- Use a kitchen scale when the amount of salt is important to the recipe.
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For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .