How many grams are in 1 cup of coconut oil?

One US cup of coconut oil weighs approximately 218 grams when melted or measured as a liquid. This matches the standard reference density this site uses for cooking oils. The exact value can vary slightly by brand and whether the oil is solid or melted.

Should coconut oil be melted before measuring by volume?

Yes. Cup and tablespoon measurements assume the oil is in liquid form. Solid coconut oil packs unevenly into a measuring cup, so melt it first for the most accurate volume-to-weight conversion.

How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup of coconut oil?

There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. One tablespoon of coconut oil weighs approximately 13.6 grams, so 1/4 cup equals about 54.5 grams.

Can I substitute another oil at the same gram weight?

Most cooking oils, including coconut oil, vegetable oil, and olive oil, have similar densities (around 0.92 g/mL), so a 1:1 gram-for-gram substitution works well for most baking and cooking recipes.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of coconut oil?

Half a cup (8 tablespoons) of coconut oil is approximately 109 grams.

Does temperature affect coconut oil weight?

Coconut oil is solid below about 76°F (24°C) and liquid above it, but the weight of a given cup stays close to 218 grams either way. For everyday cooking conversions, the standard 218 g per cup figure is accurate enough.

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Coconut Oil Measurement Reference

Based on coconut oil density ~0.92 g/mL — 1 US cup = 236.6 mL = 218 g.

Cups	Tbsp	mL	Grams	Oz
1 tsp	1/3	4.9	4.5 g	0.16 oz
1 tbsp	1	14.8	13.6 g	0.48 oz
1/8 cup	2	29.6	27.3 g	0.96 oz
1/4 cup	4	59.1	54.5 g	1.92 oz
1/3 cup	5 1/3	78.9	72.7 g	2.56 oz
1/2 cup	8	118.3	109 g	3.85 oz
3/4 cup	12	177.4	163.5 g	5.77 oz
1 cup	16	236.6	218 g	7.69 oz
2 cups	32	473.2	436 g	15.38 oz

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Last updated: 2026-09-21 · Reviewed by Nham Vu