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Table Salt: Cups to Grams
1 cup of table salt is 288 grams.
Enter the cups below to convert table salt from cups to grams.
How many grams in a cup of table salt
A cup of table salt weighs 288 grams. Half a cup weighs 144 grams.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 18 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 72 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 144 g | 5.1 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 216 g | 7.6 oz |
| 1 cup | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 2 cups | 576 g | 20.3 oz |
Example
A brine calls for 1/4 cup of table salt.
At 288 grams per cup that is 72 grams. That is 2.5 ounces.
Measurement method and source
Method: level cup. Fill the cup. Level the top with a knife.
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. The chart row is "Salt (table)". It lists 1 tablespoon as 18 grams. One cup is 288 grams.
Questions about this page
How many grams are in a cup of table salt?
A cup of table salt is 288 grams.
How many grams are in half a cup of table salt?
Half a cup of table salt is 144 grams.