Batch Scaling Around 400g Fine Table / Sea Salt
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 200g (7.05 oz) | ⅔ cup + 1 ¼ tsp | 164.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 400g (14.11 oz) | 1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 328.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 600g (21.16 oz) | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 492.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 800g (28.22 oz) | 2 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 657.2 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1200g (42.33 oz) | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 985.8 mL |
Measuring 400g 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, 400 Grams (400g) translates to 1.39 US cups (1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp (22.22 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 400 grams of fine table / sea salt? ▾
400 grams of fine table / sea salt (Pour and level, 288g per US cup) equals 1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp (1.39 US Customary Cups, 1.31 Metric 250 mL cups, or 22.22 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.