Chocolate Chips: Cups to Grams
Chocolate Chips has a density of 0.59 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of chocolate chips weighs about 139.5870595 g.
Chocolate Chips volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.59 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.90806374 | 0.1025789297 |
| Tablespoon | 8.724191221 | 0.3077367892 |
| Fluid Ounce | 17.44838244 | 0.6154735783 |
| Cup (US) | 139.5870595 | 4.923788627 |
| Pint (US) | 279.1741191 | 9.847577253 |
| Quart (US) | 558.3482381 | 19.69515451 |
| Gallon (US) | 2,233.392953 | 78.78061803 |
| Milliliter | 0.59 | 0.02081163755 |
| Liter | 590 | 20.81163755 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.59 | 0.02081163755 |
| Cubic Inch | 9.66836776 | 0.3410416365 |
| Cup (Metric) | 147.5 | 5.202909388 |
How to measure it accurately
Standard baking chips. Chunks or hand-chopped chocolate pack with different gaps, so weigh them when the chocolate-to-dough ratio matters.
Use the full cooking converter
For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Chocolate Chips from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of chocolate chips?
1 US cup of chocolate chips weighs about 139.5870595 grams (4.923788627 oz), using a density of 0.59 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of chocolate chips?
1 tablespoon of chocolate chips weighs about 8.724191221 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of chocolate chips?
1 teaspoon of chocolate chips weighs about 2.90806374 grams.
Why does chocolate chips have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Chocolate Chips has a density of 0.59 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure chocolate chips matter?
Standard baking chips. Chunks or hand-chopped chocolate pack with different gaps, so weigh them when the chocolate-to-dough ratio matters.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.