Shredded coconut in grams
93 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 1.9 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 5.8 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 93 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 98 g |
| 100 milliliters | 39 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of shredded coconut weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of sweetened shredded coconut weighs 93 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 98 g.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of shredded coconut?
Half a US cup (about 118 ml) of sweetened shredded coconut weighs about 46 g.
How many grams in a tablespoon of shredded coconut?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds about 5.8 g of sweetened shredded coconut.
Should shredded coconut be packed into the cup?
No. Spoon it in loosely and level it. Pressing it down can fit much more coconut in the cup.
Can I use unsweetened coconut instead of sweetened?
Yes, cup for cup, but the result will be less sweet and a little drier. Some bakers add a spoonful of sugar to compensate.
A US cup of sweetened shredded coconut weighs 93 g according to the USDA, half a cup about 46 g and a US tablespoon about 5.8 g. That is the moist, bagged flaked coconut sold in the baking aisle.
Unsweetened desiccated coconut is drier and finer, and a cup weighs about the same, but it varies by brand. For macaroons and coconut cream pie, weigh it if the recipe gives grams.
USDA FoodData Central #168586 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)