How many grams are in 1 cup of olive oil?

One US cup of olive oil weighs approximately 216 grams. This is calculated using olive oil's density of 0.911 g/mL multiplied by 237 mL (one US cup). The exact value can vary slightly depending on oil grade and temperature.

Why is olive oil lighter than water by weight?

Olive oil has a density of roughly 0.911 g/mL, compared to water's 1.000 g/mL. This means a cup of olive oil weighs about 91% as much as a cup of water (237 g). Always use oil-specific densities for accurate recipe conversions.

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

There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. One tablespoon of olive oil weighs approximately 13.5 grams, so 1/4 cup equals about 54 grams.

Can I substitute another oil at the same gram weight?

Most neutral vegetable oils (canola, sunflower, light olive oil) have very similar densities (0.91–0.92 g/mL). A 1:1 gram-for-gram substitution works well for most recipes. Extra-virgin olive oil has the same density as refined olive oil.

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

Half a cup (8 tablespoons) of olive oil is approximately 108 grams.

Does temperature affect olive oil weight?

Yes, but only slightly. At room temperature (20 °C) olive oil is about 0.911 g/mL. At refrigerator temperature it becomes slightly denser; at frying temperature slightly less dense. For everyday cooking conversions, the standard 0.911 g/mL figure is accurate enough.

Olive Oil Cups to Grams Converter

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Olive Oil Measurement Reference

Based on olive oil density 0.911 g/mL — 1 US cup = 237 mL = 216 g.

Cups	Tbsp	mL	Grams	Oz
1 tsp	1/3	4.9	4.5 g	0.16 oz
1 tbsp	1	14.8	13.5 g	0.48 oz
1/8 cup	2	29.6	27 g	0.95 oz
1/4 cup	4	59.1	54 g	1.9 oz
1/3 cup	5 1/3	78.9	72 g	2.5 oz
1/2 cup	8	118.3	108 g	3.8 oz
3/4 cup	12	177.4	162 g	5.7 oz
1 cup	16	236.6	216 g	7.6 oz
2 cups	32	473.2	431 g	15.2 oz

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Convert olive oil between US cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, grams, and ounces instantly using the correct olive oil density.

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Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu