Table salt in grams
292 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 6 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 18 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 292 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 309 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 123 grams |
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Questions
How many grams is a teaspoon of salt?
A US teaspoon (4.9 ml) of fine table salt weighs 6 g and a 5 ml teaspoon about 6.2 g. A US tablespoon weighs 18 g.
How many grams is a cup of salt?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of fine table salt weighs 292 g.
Do coarse salt and kosher salt weigh the same as table salt?
No. Flaky and coarse salts can weigh half as much per teaspoon as fine table salt, because the crystals leave more air. Swap by weight, not by spoon.
How much salt is a pinch?
A pinch is traditionally about 1/16 of a teaspoon, roughly 0.4 g of fine table salt. It is a feel, not a measure.
How much salt should I eat in a day?
The World Health Organization advises adults to eat less than 5 g of salt a day, about a level teaspoon of fine salt, counting the salt already in bread and processed foods.
A US teaspoon of fine table salt weighs 6 g according to the USDA, a US tablespoon 18 g and a US cup 292 g.
Salt is the ingredient where the type matters most. Coarse and flaky salts weigh much less per spoon than fine table salt, so never swap them spoon for spoon.
USDA FoodData Central #173468 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)