Coconut Flour — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of coconut flour weighs 112 grams (3.95 ounces or 7g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 118.3g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (112g/cup). Switching to scooped from canister (128g/cup) changes each cup by 16g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Coconut Flour: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 112g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.3 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 14 g | 0.49 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 28 g | 0.99 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 37.3 g | 1.32 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 56 g | 1.98 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 74.7 g | 2.63 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 84 g | 2.96 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 112 g | 3.95 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 118.3 g | 4.17 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 168 g | 5.93 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 224 g | 7.9 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 336 g | 11.85 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 448 g | 15.8 oz |
Coconut Flour: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.09 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.22 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 0.45 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup | 0.67 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.89 c |
| 125 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.12 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.34 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.79 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.23 c |
| 300 g | 2 ⅔ cups | 2.68 c |
| 400 g | 3 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 3.57 c |
| 500 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 4.46 c |
| 750 g | 6 ⅔ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 6.70 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 8.93 c |
How to Measure Coconut Flour Accurately
Spoon gently into cup and level. Because coconut flour absorbs 3 to 4 times its weight in moisture, weigh on a digital scale.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 112 g
- Scooped from canister 128 g
Data reference: USDA FDC #174246 & Bob’s Red Mill technical data sheet
Common Culinary Uses
- Keto quick breads
- High-fiber pancakes
- Grain-free muffins
- Meatball binder
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Never substitute 1:1 with grain flours; replace 1 cup wheat flour with 1/4 cup (28g) coconut flour plus 1 extra egg
Exact Coconut Flour Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Coconut Flour Measuring FAQs
Why do recipes require so many eggs with coconut flour? ▾
Coconut flour lacks gluten and contains massive insoluble fiber, requiring eggs to provide moisture and structural cohesion.
Can I swap almond flour for coconut flour directly? ▾
No, coconut flour is roughly 3 times more absorbent than almond flour and will ruin batter consistency.