Desiccated Coconut: Cups to Grams
Desiccated Coconut has a density of 0.45 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 desiccated coconut weighs about 106.4647064 g.
Desiccated Coconut volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.45 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 2.218014717 | 0.07823816674 |
| Tablespoon | 6.654044152 | 0.2347145002 |
| Fluid Ounce | 13.3080883 | 0.4694290004 |
| Cup (US) | 106.4647064 | 3.755432003 |
| Pint (US) | 212.9294129 | 7.510864007 |
| Quart (US) | 425.8588257 | 15.02172801 |
| Gallon (US) | 1,703.435303 | 60.08691205 |
| Milliliter | 0.45 | 0.01587328288 |
| Liter | 450 | 15.87328288 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.45 | 0.01587328288 |
| Cubic Inch | 7.3741788 | 0.2601165024 |
| Cup (Metric) | 112.5 | 3.968320719 |
How to measure it accurately
Desiccated coconut is drier and finer than shredded coconut, so it packs denser and weighs more per cup.
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 Desiccated Coconut from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of desiccated coconut?
1 US cup of desiccated coconut weighs about 106.4647064 grams (3.755432003 oz), using a density of 0.45 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of desiccated coconut?
1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut weighs about 6.654044152 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of desiccated coconut?
1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut weighs about 2.218014717 grams.
Why does desiccated coconut have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Desiccated Coconut has a density of 0.45 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure desiccated coconut matter?
Desiccated coconut is drier and finer than shredded coconut, so it packs denser and weighs more per cup.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.