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Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on May 14, 2019

Coconut: Looking to convert measurements between cups (c), grams (g) and ounces (oz) for you recipes?

Coconut Measurements Conversion in Cups, Grams, and Ounces

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Here you can find the detailed conversions for different types of coconuts:

Desiccated (Shredded) Coconut
Coconut Cream
Coconut Oil
Coconut Water
Recipes with coconuts

Desiccated (Shredded) Coconut

The measurements of one cup of desiccated coconut (otherwise known as shredded coconut) can vary depending on factors such as the brand, size of the flakes, density and moisture content As a rough estimate, 1 cup is approximately 80 grams or 2.8 ounces.

amount, in cups (c)	amount, in grams (g)	amount, in ounces (oz)
¼ cup	20 g	0.7 oz
⅓ cup	27 g	1 oz
½ cup	40 g	1.4 oz
¾ cup	60 g	2.1 oz
1 cup	80 g	2.8 oz

Coconut Cream

The weight conversion of one cup of coconut cream can vary based on the density and brand. As an estimate, 1 cup is approximately 240 grams (g) or 8.5 ounces (oz) by weight, and 240 milliliters (ml) or 8.1 fluid ounces (fl oz).

Please note: To avoid confusion, it’s important to differentiate between weight ounces (oz) and fluid ounces (fl oz). When measuring ingredients, be mindful of whether you’re referring to weight (mass) or volume. Weight ounces and fluid ounces are distinct measurements that should not be interchanged.

amount, in cups (c)	amount, in grams (g)	amount, in ounces (oz)	amount, in millilitres (ml)	amount, in fluid ounces (fl oz)
¼ cup	60 g	2.1 oz	60 ml	2 fl oz
⅓ cup	80 g	2.8 oz	80 ml	2.7 fl oz
½ cup	120 g	4.2 oz	120 ml	4 fl oz
¾ cup	180 g	6.4 oz	33 ml	6.1 fl oz
1 cup	240 g	8.5 oz	240 ml	8.1 fl oz

Coconut Oil

The weight of coconut oil can vary slightly depending on its density and temperature. As a general estimate, one cup of coconut oil is approximately 224 grams (g) or 7.94 ounces (oz) in weight, and 240 milliliters (ml) or 8.1 fluid ounces (fl oz) in volume.

Remember: Weight ounces (oz) and fluid ounces (fl oz) are different measurements and should not be confused.

amount, in volume	amount, in grams (g)	amount, in ounces (oz)	amount, in millilitres (ml)	amount, in fluid ounces (fl oz)
1 tsp	5 g	0.2 oz	5 ml	0.2 fl oz
½ tbsp	7 g	0.3 oz	7.5 ml	0.3 fl oz
1 tbsp	14 g	0.5 oz	15 ml	0.5 fl oz
¼ cup	56 g	2 oz	60 ml	2 fl oz
⅓ cup	75 g	2.7 oz	80 ml	2.7 fl oz
½ cup	112 g	4 oz	120 ml	4 fl oz
¾ cup	168 g	5.9 oz	33 ml	6.1 fl oz
1 cup	224 g	7.9 oz	240 ml	8.1 fl oz

Coconut Water

amount, in volume	amount, in grams	amount, in fluid ounces ( fl oz)	amount, in millilitres (ml)
⅛ tsp	0.6 g	0.02 fl oz	0.625 ml
¼ tsp	1.3 g	0.04 fl oz	1.25 ml
½ tsp	3 g	0.1 fl oz	2.5 ml
¾ tsp	4 g	0.1 fl oz	3.75 ml
1 tsp	5 g	0.2 fl oz	5 ml
½ tbsp	8 g	0.3 fl oz	7.5 ml
1 tbsp	15 g	0.5 fl oz	15 ml
¼ cup	60 g	2.3 fl oz	60 ml
⅓ cup	80 g	2.7 fl oz	80 ml
½ cup	120 g	4.1 fl oz	120 ml
¾ cup	180 g	6.18 fl oz	180 ml
1 cup	240 g	8.1 fl oz	240 ml