Batch Scaling Around 300g Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 150g (5.29 oz) | 1 ⅛ cups | 262.9 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 300g (10.58 oz) | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 525.8 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 450g (15.87 oz) | 3 ⅓ cups | 788.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 600g (21.16 oz) | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1051.5 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 900g (31.75 oz) | 6 ⅔ cups | 1577.3 mL |
Measuring 300g of Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of diamond crystal kosher salt weighs 135g when measured pour and level, 300 Grams (300g) translates to 2.22 US cups (2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (35.56 tablespoons total) using pour and level technique. Pour delicate hollow pyramid flakes into the cup and strike flush without crushing the crystals. Diamond Crystal salt is manufactured via the Alberger process, resulting in light, hollow flake geometry weighing just 135 grams per cup (2.8g per teaspoon).
Source note: Cargill Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Technical Data Sheet; King Arthur Baking Weight Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 300 grams of diamond crystal kosher salt? ▾
300 grams of diamond crystal kosher salt (Pour and level, 135g per US cup) equals 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (2.22 US Customary Cups, 2.1 Metric 250 mL cups, or 35.56 tablespoons).
Why do professional recipe developers prefer Diamond Crystal? ▾
Its hollow pyramid flakes crush easily between fingertips and dissolve instantly, making it very forgiving against accidental over-salting.
How do I convert Diamond Crystal to table salt by volume? ▾
Use roughly half the volume of fine table salt: 1 tablespoon of Diamond Crystal (8.4g) equals 1.5 teaspoons of table salt.