Salt — Cups to Grams
1 cup table salt = 292 grams | kosher salt = 241 grams
1 cup Salt = 292 grams
16 tablespoons47.9 teaspoons
Quick Conversion Table — Salt
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 73 g | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| ⅓ | 97.3 g | 5.33 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| ½ | 146 g | 8 tbsp | 23.9 tsp |
| ⅔ | 194.7 g | 10.7 tbsp | 31.9 tsp |
| ¾ | 219 g | 12 tbsp | 35.9 tsp |
| 1 | 292 g | 16 tbsp | 47.9 tsp |
| 1½ | 438 g | 24 tbsp | 71.8 tsp |
| 2 | 584 g | 32 tbsp | 95.7 tsp |
| 3 | 876 g | 48 tbsp | 143.6 tsp |
| 4 | 1,168 g | 64 tbsp | 191.5 tsp |
How to Measure Salt
Salt is typically measured in teaspoons or tablespoons for cooking, not cups. One teaspoon of fine table salt weighs 6 grams. The type of salt matters significantly: 1 teaspoon of table salt (6g) is saltier than 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (about 5g) because of the crystal size difference.
For precise baking and brining recipes where salt is used in larger quantities, weighing by grams is the most accurate method. Use the calculator above to convert any amount from cups or teaspoons to grams.
Pro tip: When a recipe doesn't specify the type of salt, assume table salt. If substituting with kosher salt, increase the volume by 25% (but the weight stays the same). For brines and curing, always measure salt by weight.
Salt Conversion Table (Table Salt)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 73 g | 2.57 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 97 g | 3.42 oz |
| ½ cup | 146 g | 5.15 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 195 g | 6.88 oz |
| ¾ cup | 219 g | 7.72 oz |
| 1 cup | 292 g | 10.30 oz |
| 1½ cups | 438 g | 15.45 oz |
| 2 cups | 584 g | 20.60 oz |
| 3 cups | 876 g | 30.90 oz |
| 4 cups | 1168 g | 41.20 oz |