How Many Grams in a Cup of Tomato Paste?
A cup of tomato paste weighs about 262 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for tomato paste.
Volume to Grams — Tomato Paste
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 65.5 g |
| 1/3 cup | 87.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 131 g |
| 2/3 cup | 175 g |
| 3/4 cup | 197 g |
| 1 cup | 262 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 393 g |
| 2 cups | 524 g |
| 3 cups | 786 g |
| 4 cups | 1048 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5.5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 16.4 g |
| 2 tbsp | 32.8 g |
| 3 tbsp | 49.2 g |
| 4 tbsp | 65.6 g |
| 6 tbsp | 98.4 g |
| 8 tbsp | 131 g |
| 12 tbsp | 197 g |
| 16 tbsp | 262 g |
Grams to Cups — Tomato Paste
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.095 cups | 1.52 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.191 cups | 3.05 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.286 cups | 4.57 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.382 cups | 6.1 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.573 cups | 9.15 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.763 cups | 12.2 tbsp |
| 250 g | 0.954 cups | 15.2 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.15 cups | 18.3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 1.91 cups | 30.5 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 3.82 cups | 61 tbsp |
Why does tomato paste weigh what it weighs?
Sticky and pasty condiments like peanut butter, tomato paste, and jam are notoriously hard to measure by volume — air pockets and clinging residue throw off cup readings. Weighing directly into the mixing bowl saves a measuring cup from the dishwasher and gives a clean, reproducible result.
For tomato paste specifically, 1 cup weighs 262g. 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 tomato paste?
1 cup of tomato paste weighs approximately 262 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste?
1 tablespoon of tomato paste weighs approximately 16.4 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of tomato paste?
1 teaspoon of tomato paste weighs approximately 5.5 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of tomato paste?
1/2 cup of tomato paste weighs about 131 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of tomato paste?
1/4 cup of tomato paste weighs about 65.5 grams.
How many tablespoons of tomato paste are in 100 grams?
100 grams of tomato paste is about 6.1 tablespoons.
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