How Many Grams in a Cup of Basil (Dried)?
A cup of basil (dried) weighs about 24 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for basil (dried).
Volume to Grams — Basil (Dried)
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 6 g |
| 1/3 cup | 8 g |
| 1/2 cup | 12 g |
| 2/3 cup | 16 g |
| 3/4 cup | 18 g |
| 1 cup | 24 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 36 g |
| 2 cups | 48 g |
| 3 cups | 72 g |
| 4 cups | 96 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 1.5 g |
| 2 tbsp | 3 g |
| 3 tbsp | 4.5 g |
| 4 tbsp | 6 g |
| 6 tbsp | 9 g |
| 8 tbsp | 12 g |
| 12 tbsp | 18 g |
| 16 tbsp | 24 g |
Grams to Cups — Basil (Dried)
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tbsp |
| 50 g | 2.08 cups | 33.3 tbsp |
| 75 g | 3.13 cups | 50 tbsp |
| 100 g | 4.17 cups | 66.7 tbsp |
| 150 g | 6.25 cups | 100 tbsp |
| 200 g | 8.33 cups | 133.3 tbsp |
| 250 g | 10.4 cups | 166.7 tbsp |
| 300 g | 12.5 cups | 200 tbsp |
| 500 g | 20.8 cups | 333.3 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 41.7 cups | 666.7 tbsp |
Why does basil (dried) weigh what it weighs?
Ground spices vary by particle size — a tablespoon of freshly ground pepper weighs less than the same volume of pre-ground because freshly cracked pieces are larger and pack less tightly. Dried herbs are even more volatile, since whole leaves and crushed leaves occupy very different volumes. For high-stakes seasoning (curing meat, pickling brines), always weigh.
For basil (dried) specifically, 1 cup weighs 24g. That is the figure to plug into recipes calling for cup measurements when you want gram precision. ChefVault stores this density (and 118 others) so you never have to look it up twice.
Recipes that originated outside the United States almost always specify weight in grams. Translating these to US cup measurements introduces error in every step. The ChefVault app handles the math automatically — paste a recipe, hit convert, get a clean weight-based version.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of basil (dried)?
1 cup of basil (dried) weighs approximately 24 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of basil (dried)?
1 tablespoon of basil (dried) weighs approximately 1.5 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of basil (dried)?
1 teaspoon of basil (dried) weighs approximately 0.5 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of basil (dried)?
1/2 cup of basil (dried) weighs about 12 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of basil (dried)?
1/4 cup of basil (dried) weighs about 6 grams.
How many tablespoons of basil (dried) are in 100 grams?
100 grams of basil (dried) is about 66.7 tablespoons.
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