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.
Sea Salt (Fine) Conversion Table
1 cup sea salt (fine) = 280g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 35g | 1.23 oz | 30 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 70g | 2.47 oz | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 93.33g | 3.29 oz | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 140g | 4.94 oz | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 186.67g | 6.58 oz | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 210g | 7.41 oz | 180 ml |
| 1 cup1 cup | 280g | 9.88 oz | 240 ml |
| 1 1/4 cups | 350g | 12.35 oz | 300 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups | 420g | 14.82 oz | 360 ml |
| 1 2/3 cups | 466.67g | 16.46 oz | 400 ml |
| 2 cups | 560g | 19.75 oz | 480 ml |
| 2 1/2 cups | 700g | 24.69 oz | 600 ml |
| 3 cups | 840g | 29.63 oz | 720 ml |
| 3 1/2 cups | 980g | 34.57 oz | 840 ml |
| 4 cups | 1120g | 39.51 oz | 960 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) Type | 1 Cup (g) | Density (g/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt (Fine)current | 280g | 1.167 |
| Table Salt | 292g | 1.217 |
| Kosher Salt | 144g | 0.6 |
Why Does 1 Cup of Sea Salt (Fine) Vary?
The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 280g.
Spooned & Leveled
Spoon into measuring spoon and level off. Most spices are measured by teaspoon.
Reference weightPacked
Press spice into spoon. Can be 10-15% heavier.
~10-15% heavierAbout 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.
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.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25g | 0.09 cups | 1.43 tbsp | 4.29 tsp |
| 50g | 0.18 cups | 2.86 tbsp | 8.57 tsp |
| 100g | 0.36 cups | 5.71 tbsp | 17.14 tsp |
| 150g | 0.54 cups | 8.57 tbsp | 25.71 tsp |
| 200g | 0.71 cups | 11.43 tbsp | 34.29 tsp |
| 250g | 0.89 cups | 14.29 tbsp | 42.86 tsp |
| 300g | 1.07 cups | 17.14 tbsp | 51.43 tsp |
| 400g | 1.43 cups | 22.86 tbsp | 68.57 tsp |
| 500g | 1.79 cups | 28.57 tbsp | 85.71 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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