Shredded Coconut: Cups to Grams
Shredded Coconut has a density of 0.35 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 shredded coconut weighs about 82.80588277 g.
Shredded Coconut volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.35 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 1.725122558 | 0.06085190746 |
| Tablespoon | 5.175367673 | 0.1825557224 |
| Fluid Ounce | 10.35073535 | 0.3651114448 |
| Cup (US) | 82.80588277 | 2.920891558 |
| Pint (US) | 165.6117655 | 5.841783116 |
| Quart (US) | 331.2235311 | 11.68356623 |
| Gallon (US) | 1,324.894124 | 46.73426493 |
| Milliliter | 0.35 | 0.01234588668 |
| Liter | 350 | 12.34588668 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.35 | 0.01234588668 |
| Cubic Inch | 5.7354724 | 0.2023128352 |
| Cup (Metric) | 87.5 | 3.086471671 |
How to measure it accurately
Sweetened shredded coconut is light and springy and compresses easily, so a packed cup weighs considerably more than a loose one.
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 Shredded Coconut from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of shredded coconut?
1 US cup of shredded coconut weighs about 82.80588277 grams (2.920891558 oz), using a density of 0.35 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of shredded coconut?
1 tablespoon of shredded coconut weighs about 5.175367673 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of shredded coconut?
1 teaspoon of shredded coconut weighs about 1.725122558 grams.
Why does shredded coconut have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Shredded Coconut has a density of 0.35 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure shredded coconut matter?
Sweetened shredded coconut is light and springy and compresses easily, so a packed cup weighs considerably more than a loose one.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.