Desiccated Coconut Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of desiccated coconut equals 85 grams. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one fixed ingredient basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.
- Reference basis: 85 g per 1 US cup.
- Example: 2 cups = 170 g.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
Explanation
Use this page when a recipe gives desiccated coconut in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of desiccated coconut = 85 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Desiccated Coconut can still vary a little with handling, settling, and ingredient texture, so the page keeps one explicit basis for consistency.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21.3 |
| 1/3 | 28.3 |
| 1/2 | 42.5 |
| 1 | 85 |
| 1 1/2 | 127.5 |
| 2 | 170 |
| 3 | 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Desiccated Coconut?
1 level US cup of Desiccated Coconut weighs 85 grams in this converter.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does packed vs leveled change the result?
This ingredient uses a leveled-cup handling basis, so packed or sifted fills can still shift practical density.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Desiccated Coconut?
2 cups of Desiccated Coconut are 170 g using 85 g per cup.
How do I convert Desiccated Coconut grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 85 to return cups.