Vegetable Oil: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of vegetable oil weighs 218g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
55g
1/2 cup
109g
1 cup
218g

Vegetable Oil Conversion Table

1 cup vegetable oil = 218g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup27.25g0.96 oz30 ml
1/4 cup54.5g1.92 oz60 ml
1/3 cup72.67g2.56 oz80 ml
1/2 cup109g3.84 oz120 ml
2/3 cup145.33g5.13 oz160 ml
3/4 cup163.5g5.77 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup218g7.69 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups272.5g9.61 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups327g11.53 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups363.33g12.82 oz400 ml
2 cups436g15.38 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups545g19.22 oz600 ml
3 cups654g23.07 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups763g26.91 oz840 ml
4 cups872g30.76 oz960 ml

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

Vegetable Oil vs Other Oil Types

Different types of oil vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Oil Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Vegetable Oilcurrent218g0.908
Olive Oil216g0.9
Coconut Oil218g0.908
Canola Oil218g0.908

Why Does 1 Cup of Vegetable Oil Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 218g.

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Standard pour

Pour into measuring cup at eye level. All liquid measurements are consistent — density doesn't change with measuring technique.

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About Vegetable Oil Density

Vegetable oil (canola, soybean blend) is lighter than water — all fats are. 1 cup = 218g. Oil is always liquid at room temperature. For baking, oils add moisture differently than butter (no steam = denser crumb).

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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.

Vegetable Oil: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert vegetable oil from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.11 cups1.83 tbsp5.5 tsp
50g0.23 cups3.67 tbsp11.01 tsp
100g0.46 cups7.34 tbsp22.02 tsp
150g0.69 cups11.01 tbsp33.03 tsp
200g0.92 cups14.68 tbsp44.04 tsp
250g1.15 cups18.35 tbsp55.05 tsp
300g1.38 cups22.02 tbsp66.06 tsp
400g1.83 cups29.36 tbsp88.07 tsp
500g2.29 cups36.7 tbsp110.09 tsp

Based on 1 cup vegetable oil = 218g (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: 4669). View original USDA record

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