Olive oil in grams
216 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 4.5 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 14 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 216 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 228 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 91 grams |
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Questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of olive oil?
A 15 ml tablespoon of olive oil weighs about 14 g and a US tablespoon (14.8 ml) 14 g. A 5 ml teaspoon weighs about 4.6 g.
How many grams is 100 ml of olive oil?
100 ml of olive oil weighs about 91 g. A US cup (236.6 ml) weighs 216 g and a metric cup (250 ml) about 228 g.
Why does oil weigh less than water?
Oil is less dense than water, which is also why it floats on top of it. A millilitre of olive oil weighs a little over 0.9 g, not 1 g.
Does extra virgin olive oil weigh differently from other olive oil?
The USDA figures cover olive oil in general. The differences between grades are too small to matter in cooking.
Is vegetable oil the same weight as olive oil?
Very nearly: they differ by a couple of grams per cup. You can use the vegetable oil page for sunflower or rapeseed oil too.
A US cup of olive oil weighs 216 g according to the USDA, a 15 ml tablespoon about 14 g and 100 ml about 91 g.
Oil is lighter than water: 100 ml of oil weighs less than 100 g. That is why recipes that mix up millilitres and grams drift when oil is involved.
USDA FoodData Central #171413 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)