How Many Grams in a Cup of Kosher Salt (Morton)?
A cup of kosher salt (morton) weighs about 241 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 (morton).
Volume to Grams — Kosher Salt (Morton)
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60.3 g |
| 1/3 cup | 80.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 121 g |
| 2/3 cup | 161 g |
| 3/4 cup | 181 g |
| 1 cup | 241 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 362 g |
| 2 cups | 482 g |
| 3 cups | 723 g |
| 4 cups | 964 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g |
| 2 tbsp | 30 g |
| 3 tbsp | 45 g |
| 4 tbsp | 60 g |
| 6 tbsp | 90 g |
| 8 tbsp | 120 g |
| 12 tbsp | 180 g |
| 16 tbsp | 240 g |
Grams to Cups — Kosher Salt (Morton)
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.104 cups | 1.67 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.207 cups | 3.33 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.311 cups | 5 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.415 cups | 6.67 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.622 cups | 10 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.24 cups | 20 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.07 cups | 33.3 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 4.15 cups | 66.7 tbsp |
Why does kosher salt (morton) 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 (morton) specifically, 1 cup weighs 241g. 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 (morton)?
1 cup of kosher salt (morton) weighs approximately 241 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (morton)?
1 tablespoon of kosher salt (morton) weighs approximately 15 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton)?
1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) weighs approximately 5 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of kosher salt (morton)?
1/2 cup of kosher salt (morton) weighs about 121 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of kosher salt (morton)?
1/4 cup of kosher salt (morton) weighs about 60.3 grams.
How many tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) are in 100 grams?
100 grams of kosher salt (morton) is about 6.67 tablespoons.
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