How many grams are in 1 cup of shredded coconut?

One cup of dried, unsweetened shredded coconut weighs about 85 grams. This tool uses that figure throughout; published values for shredded or desiccated coconut typically range from roughly 80 to 93 grams per cup depending on how finely it is cut and how tightly it is packed.

Does sweetened shredded coconut weigh the same as unsweetened?

No. Sweetened flaked coconut is moister and coated in sugar, so it usually weighs more per cup, often close to 90 to 100 grams. This converter is calibrated for dried, unsweetened shredded (desiccated) coconut; treat sweetened coconut as a different ingredient.

Why does my shredded coconut weight not match the bag label?

Brands cut coconut into different shred widths, from fine desiccated coconut to long flaked strands, and packing density varies with scooping technique. A gram measurement from a scale stays consistent regardless of how the coconut was scooped.

Is it better to measure shredded coconut by weight or by cups?

By weight when precision matters. Shredded coconut is light and airy, so how firmly it is packed into a measuring cup can shift the amount by several grams; a scale removes that variability.

How many grams is 1/3 cup of shredded coconut?

One-third cup of shredded coconut is about 28 grams, based on the 85 g per cup density used throughout this tool.

How many ounces are in a cup of shredded coconut?

One cup of shredded coconut is about 3 ounces (85 grams). This tool shows the ounce figure alongside grams for every conversion.

Shredded Coconut Cups to Grams

Type in either field and shredded coconut cups and grams convert live, using 85 g per cup for dried, unsweetened shredded coconut.

Convert Shredded Coconut

Amount in Cups

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Amount in Grams

Based on 85 g per cup for dried, unsweetened shredded coconut. Brands and shred size vary by a few grams.

Result

Type an amount in either field on the left.

Quick Reference Table

Grams and ounces per amount of dried, unsweetened shredded coconut.

Amount	Grams	Ounces

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Summary

Shredded coconut, also sold as desiccated coconut, is dried and grated coconut meat with no added sugar or liquid, so it packs much lighter than a wet ingredient of the same volume. This tool converts between US cups and grams using a density of 85 grams per cup for dried, unsweetened shredded coconut, updating both fields live as you type in either direction, with the equivalent shown in ounces and a reference chart for the amounts recipes call for most often.

How it works

Type an amount into the Cups field.
The Grams field updates instantly using shredded coconut's density.
Or type directly into the Grams field to see the cup equivalent update instead.
Use a quick-fraction button to fill in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, or 2 cups.
The result also shows ounces, and copies with one click.

Use cases

Scale a coconut macaroon or granola recipe that lists shredded coconut in cups onto a kitchen scale.
Convert grams from a metric recipe into US cup measurements for shredded coconut.
Check how many grams are in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut before toasting a batch.
Weigh out shredded coconut for a curry, energy bar, or coconut cake with consistent results each time.
Compare sweetened flaked coconut against unsweetened shredded coconut when adapting a recipe.
Convert a bulk-bin coconut purchase from grams on the label into cups for a recipe.

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