Vanilla Extract: Cups to Grams
Vanilla Extract has a density of 0.88 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 vanilla extract weighs about 208.1976481 g.
Vanilla Extract volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.88 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 4.337451002 | 0.1529990816 |
| Tablespoon | 13.01235301 | 0.4589972449 |
| Fluid Ounce | 26.02470601 | 0.9179944897 |
| Cup (US) | 208.1976481 | 7.343955918 |
| Pint (US) | 416.3952962 | 14.68791184 |
| Quart (US) | 832.7905925 | 29.37582367 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,331.16237 | 117.5032947 |
| Milliliter | 0.88 | 0.03104108652 |
| Liter | 880 | 31.04108652 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.88 | 0.03104108652 |
| Cubic Inch | 14.42061632 | 0.5086722714 |
| Cup (Metric) | 220 | 7.760271629 |
How to measure it accurately
Vanilla is measured in teaspoons rather than cups; one teaspoon is about 4.3 g. Volume is the norm and perfectly adequate at this scale.
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 Vanilla Extract from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of vanilla extract?
1 US cup of vanilla extract weighs about 208.1976481 grams (7.343955918 oz), using a density of 0.88 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of vanilla extract?
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract weighs about 13.01235301 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of vanilla extract?
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract weighs about 4.337451002 grams.
Why does vanilla extract have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Vanilla Extract has a density of 0.88 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure vanilla extract matter?
Vanilla is measured in teaspoons rather than cups; one teaspoon is about 4.3 g. Volume is the norm and perfectly adequate at this scale.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.