Salt Cups to Grams Converter

Summary

Different salt types have very different densities, so a cup of table salt weighs significantly more than a cup of kosher or sea salt. This converter uses established culinary density values for each salt type so your recipe measurements are always accurate.

How it works

1. Select the type of salt you are using (table, kosher, or sea salt).
2. Enter the amount in cups — decimals and fractions like 0.5 or 0.25 are supported.
3. The converter multiplies your cup amount by the correct grams-per-cup density for that salt type.
4. Your result in grams appears instantly with a breakdown of the density used.
5. Use the copy button to grab the result for notes or another app.

Use cases

• Convert a bread or pastry recipe measured in cups into precise grams for consistent baking on a kitchen scale.
• Convert a US recipe that uses cups into metric weights for a kitchen scale.
• Substitute kosher salt for table salt — the grams stay the same even though the cup volume changes.
• Accurately portion salt when making pickles, cured meats, or ferments where excess salt is a problem.
• Double or halve a brine recipe without losing precision.
• Help student cooks understand why salt type matters in volume-to-weight conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions