Batch Scaling Around 16 oz (1 lb) Fine Table / Sea Salt
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 226.8g (8 oz) | ¾ cup + 1 ¾ tsp | 186.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 453.6g (16 oz) | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 372.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 680.4g (24 oz) | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 558.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 907.2g (32 oz) | 3 cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 745.2 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1360.8g (48 oz) | 4 ⅔ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 1117.9 mL |
Measuring 16 oz (1 lb) 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, 16 Ounces (453.6g) translates to 1.57 US cups (1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp (25.2 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 16 ounces (16 oz) of fine table / sea salt? ▾
16 ounces (453.6 grams) of fine table / sea salt (Pour and level, 288g per US cup) equals 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp (1.57 US Customary Cups, 1.49 Metric 250 mL cups, or 25.2 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.