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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of extra-virgin olive oil weighs 216 grams (7.62 ounces or 13.5g per tablespoon) when measured poured liquid; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 228.2g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.

Batch
Measuring density
Converted Measure
100 g Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (poured liquid) =
⅓ US Cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp
Physical scoop breakdown0.46 cups
1/3 cup
×2
2 tbsp
¼ tsp
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Grams
100 g
Ounces
3.53 oz
US Cups
⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp
Metric (250mL)
0.44 c
Tablespoons
7.41 tbsp
Milliliters
109.5 mL

Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses poured liquid (216g/cup). Switching to standard refined olive oil (216g/cup) changes each cup by 0g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.

Olive Oil: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 216g per 236.6 mL US cup (poured liquid).

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (216g per US cup)
Volume Grams Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp) 4.5 g 0.16 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp) 13.5 g 0.48 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) 27 g 0.95 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) 54 g 1.9 oz
⅓ US Cup 72 g 2.54 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp) 108 g 3.81 oz
⅔ US Cup 144 g 5.08 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) 162 g 5.71 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL) 216 g 7.62 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL) 228.2 g 8.05 oz
1 ½ US Cups 324 g 11.43 oz
2 US Cups 432 g 15.24 oz
3 US Cups 648 g 22.86 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart) 864 g 30.48 oz

Olive Oil: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight Kitchen Measure Decimal
10 g 2 ¼ tsp 0.05 c
25 g ⅛ cup 0.12 c
50 g 3 tbsp + 2 tsp 0.23 c
75 g ⅓ cup 0.35 c
100 g ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp 0.46 c
125 g ½ cup + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp 0.58 c
150 g ⅔ cup + 1 ¼ tsp 0.69 c
200 g ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp 0.93 c
250 g 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp 1.16 c
300 g 1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp 1.39 c
400 g 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp 1.85 c
500 g 2 ¼ cups + 1 tbsp 2.31 c
750 g 3 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp 3.47 c
1000 g 4 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp 4.63 c

How to Measure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Accurately

Pour steadily into a liquid measuring cup set flat on the counter, checking meniscus at eye level, or weigh on a gram scale.

Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)

  • poured liquid (Test-kitchen standard) 216 g
  • Standard refined olive oil 216 g

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #171413 & International Olive Council (0.913 g/mL)

Common Culinary Uses

  • Salad vinaigrettes and dips
  • Olive oil citrus cakes
  • Focaccia and pizza dough
  • Low-to-medium heat sauteing

Weight-Aware Substitutions

  • 1:1 by weight with avocado oil or neutral canola oil where olive flavor is not desired

Exact Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Recipe Conversions

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Cups, Spoons & Sticks in Grams

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Measuring FAQs

Can I bake cakes with extra-virgin olive oil? ▾

Yes, EVOO creates tender, moist cakes (such as citrus or almond cakes) with a delicate fruity and peppery undertone.

Does extra-virgin olive oil turn cloudy in the refrigerator? ▾

Yes, natural monounsaturated fats and waxes crystallize at cold temperatures; it clarifies again at room temperature.