How Many Grams in a Cup of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)?
A cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs about 144 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for kosher salt (diamond crystal).
Volume to Grams — Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 36 g |
| 1/3 cup | 48 g |
| 1/2 cup | 72 g |
| 2/3 cup | 96 g |
| 3/4 cup | 108 g |
| 1 cup | 144 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 216 g |
| 2 cups | 288 g |
| 3 cups | 432 g |
| 4 cups | 576 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 3 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9 g |
| 2 tbsp | 18 g |
| 3 tbsp | 27 g |
| 4 tbsp | 36 g |
| 6 tbsp | 54 g |
| 8 tbsp | 72 g |
| 12 tbsp | 108 g |
| 16 tbsp | 144 g |
Grams to Cups — Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.174 cups | 2.78 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.347 cups | 5.56 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.521 cups | 8.33 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.694 cups | 11.1 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.39 cups | 22.2 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.74 cups | 27.8 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.08 cups | 33.3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 3.47 cups | 55.6 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 6.94 cups | 111.1 tbsp |
Why does kosher salt (diamond crystal) 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 kosher salt (diamond crystal) specifically, 1 cup weighs 144g. 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 kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
1 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs approximately 144 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
1 tablespoon of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs approximately 9 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
1 teaspoon of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs approximately 3 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
1/2 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs about 72 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal)?
1/4 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs about 36 grams.
How many tablespoons of kosher salt (diamond crystal) are in 100 grams?
100 grams of kosher salt (diamond crystal) is about 11.1 tablespoons.
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