Sea Salt (Fine): Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of sea salt (fine) weighs 280g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
70g
1/2 cup
140g
1 cup
280g

Sea Salt (Fine) Conversion Table

1 cup sea salt (fine) = 280g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup35g1.23 oz30 ml
1/4 cup70g2.47 oz60 ml
1/3 cup93.33g3.29 oz80 ml
1/2 cup140g4.94 oz120 ml
2/3 cup186.67g6.58 oz160 ml
3/4 cup210g7.41 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup280g9.88 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups350g12.35 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups420g14.82 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups466.67g16.46 oz400 ml
2 cups560g19.75 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups700g24.69 oz600 ml
3 cups840g29.63 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups980g34.57 oz840 ml
4 cups1120g39.51 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Sea Salt (Fine) vs Other (Fine) Types

Different types of (fine) vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

(Fine) Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Sea Salt (Fine)current280g1.167
Table Salt292g1.217
Kosher Salt144g0.6

Why Does 1 Cup of Sea Salt (Fine) Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 280g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon into measuring spoon and level off. Most spices are measured by teaspoon.

Reference weight
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Packed

Press spice into spoon. Can be 10-15% heavier.

~10-15% heavier

About Sea Salt (Fine) Density

Fine sea salt is similar in grain size to table salt. 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ≈ 5-6g. Coarse sea salt is much lighter per teaspoon (like kosher). Sea salt contains trace minerals that table salt does not. 1:1 fine sea salt = table salt.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Sea Salt (Fine): Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert sea salt (fine) from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.09 cups1.43 tbsp4.29 tsp
50g0.18 cups2.86 tbsp8.57 tsp
100g0.36 cups5.71 tbsp17.14 tsp
150g0.54 cups8.57 tbsp25.71 tsp
200g0.71 cups11.43 tbsp34.29 tsp
250g0.89 cups14.29 tbsp42.86 tsp
300g1.07 cups17.14 tbsp51.43 tsp
400g1.43 cups22.86 tbsp68.57 tsp
500g1.79 cups28.57 tbsp85.71 tsp

Based on 1 cup sea salt (fine) = 280g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 2047). View original USDA record

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