Chocolate chips (semisweet) in grams
168 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | regular chips | mini chips | large chips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 3.5 grams | 3.6 grams | 3.8 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 11 grams | 11 grams | 11 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 168 grams | 173 grams | 182 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 178 grams | 183 grams | 192 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 71 grams | 73 grams | 77 grams |
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Questions
How many grams is a cup of chocolate chips?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of regular semisweet chips weighs 168 g. Mini chips weigh 173 g and large chips 182 g per cup.
How many grams is a bag of chocolate chips?
A standard American bag holds 6 oz, about 170 g, which is roughly one cup of regular chips.
How many grams is a tablespoon of chocolate chips?
A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 11 g of regular chips and a 5 ml teaspoon about 3.6 g.
Can I use chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips?
Yes: chop a bar of the same weight. Chips contain stabilisers to hold their shape in the oven, so a chopped bar melts into more distinct pools.
What are chocolate chips in France and Germany?
Pépites de chocolat in France and Schokotropfen (or Schokostückchen) in Germany. Many cooks also simply chop a bar of chocolate.
A US cup of regular semisweet chocolate chips weighs 168 g according to the USDA, mini chips 173 g and large chips 182 g. A standard 6 oz (170 g) bag holds about one cup.
Chips are lumpy, so the cup leaves gaps, and bigger chips leave more room. That is why the weight changes with the size.
USDA FoodData Central #167976 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)