Table Salt: Cups to Grams
Table Salt has a density of 1.217 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 table salt weighs about 287.9278838 g.
Table Salt volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 1.217 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 5.99849758 | 0.2115907754 |
| Tablespoon | 17.99549274 | 0.6347723261 |
| Fluid Ounce | 35.99098548 | 1.269544652 |
| Cup (US) | 287.9278838 | 10.15635722 |
| Pint (US) | 575.8557676 | 20.31271444 |
| Quart (US) | 1,151.711535 | 40.62542887 |
| Gallon (US) | 4,606.846141 | 162.5017155 |
| Milliliter | 1.217 | 0.04292841169 |
| Liter | 1,217 | 42.92841169 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 1.217 | 0.04292841169 |
| Cubic Inch | 19.94305689 | 0.7034706298 |
| Cup (Metric) | 304.25 | 10.73210292 |
How to measure it accurately
Fine table salt is much denser than flaky or kosher salt — a cup of kosher salt can weigh 40% less. Never substitute one for the other by volume.
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 Table Salt from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of table salt?
1 US cup of table salt weighs about 287.9278838 grams (10.15635722 oz), using a density of 1.217 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of table salt?
1 tablespoon of table salt weighs about 17.99549274 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of table salt?
1 teaspoon of table salt weighs about 5.99849758 grams.
Why does table salt have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Table Salt has a density of 1.217 g/mL, so it is heavier than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure table salt matter?
Fine table salt is much denser than flaky or kosher salt — a cup of kosher salt can weigh 40% less. Never substitute one for the other by volume.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.