Batch Scaling Around 120g Fine Table / Sea Salt
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 49.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 98.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 147.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 197.2 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 1 ¼ cups | 295.7 mL |
Measuring 120g of Fine Table / Sea Salt in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of fine table / sea salt weighs 288g when measured pour and level, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 0.42 US cups (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (6.67 tablespoons total) using pour and level technique. Pour dry salt crystals into the measuring tool and swipe flat with a straight edge. Microscopic cubic crystals pack with minimal void space, making fine table salt extraordinarily dense at 288 grams per cup (6 grams per level teaspoon).
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 173468; Morton Salt Technical Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of fine table / sea salt? ▾
120 grams of fine table / sea salt (Pour and level, 288g per US cup) equals ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (0.42 US Customary Cups, 0.39 Metric 250 mL cups, or 6.67 tablespoons).
Why does table salt weigh more than kosher salt per cup? ▾
Table salt consists of tiny cubic crystals that pack tightly with little air, whereas kosher salt crystals are large, hollow flakes that trap air.
What happens if I swap table salt for kosher salt by volume? ▾
Using 1 cup of table salt instead of 1 cup of Diamond Crystal kosher salt adds more than double the sodium (288g vs 135g), ruining the recipe.