Morton Coarse Kosher Salt — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of morton coarse kosher salt weighs 240 grams (8.47 ounces or 15g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 253.6g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of morton coarse kosher salt (pour and level) weighs 240g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 254g.
Morton Kosher Salt: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 240g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 160 g | 5.64 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 253.6 g | 8.95 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 480 g | 16.93 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 720 g | 25.4 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 960 g | 33.86 oz |
Morton Kosher Salt: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 tsp | 0.04 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.10 c |
| 50 g | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.21 c |
| 75 g | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 0.31 c |
| 100 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.42 c |
| 125 g | ½ cup + 1 tsp | 0.52 c |
| 150 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.63 c |
| 200 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 250 g | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 1.04 c |
| 300 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 400 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 500 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 750 g | 3 ⅛ cups | 3.13 c |
| 1000 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
How to Measure Morton Coarse Kosher Salt Accurately
Pour dense, rolled-plate salt crystals into the cup and level. Unlike Diamond Crystal's hollow pyramids, Morton kosher salt is produced by rolling brine crystals between heavy steel rollers, creating dense flat flakes weighing 240 grams per cup (5g per teaspoon).
Data reference: Morton Salt Technical Specifications; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
Common Culinary Uses
- Curing and pickling
- Koshering meat
- Seasoning steaks and roasts
- Boiling pasta water
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt at 1:1 weight (240g = ~1.78 cups Diamond Crystal).
- Fine table salt at 1:1 weight (240g = ~0.83 cup table salt).
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt Measuring FAQs
Why is Morton kosher salt so much heavier than Diamond Crystal? ▾
Morton uses mechanical compression rollers to flatten solid salt crystals into dense plates, packing 240 grams per cup compared to Diamond Crystal's 135 grams.
Can Morton kosher salt be used in cake batter? ▾
Its large, dense crystals dissolve slowly in low-moisture batters; crush finely with a mortar and pestle or dissolve in liquid first.