Coconut Sugar
US Tablespoon to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
182.2g
Metric Cup (250ml)
192.5g
A US cup (236.59ml) of coconut sugar weighs 182g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 193g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Coconut Sugar — Quick Reference
Common us tablespoon to gram conversions
| US Tablespoon | Gram |
|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 6g |
| 1 tbsp | 11g |
| 2 tbsp | 23g |
| 3 tbsp | 34g |
| 4 tbsp | 46g |
| 5 tbsp | 57g |
| 6 tbsp | 68g |
Based on coconut sugar density of 0.77 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Coconut Sugar Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us tablespoon of coconut sugar to gram, we use the density of coconut sugar (0.77 g/ml). A us tablespoon contains 14.79ml, so 1 us tablespoon equals 14.79ml. Multiplying by the density: 14.79ml × 0.77 g/ml = 11.4g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting coconut sugar, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of coconut sugar weighs 182g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 193g—a difference of 10g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
Measure coconut sugar by spooning into your cup and leveling off. Unlike brown sugar, granulated sugar should not be packed—just fill and level for consistent results.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.77 g/ml for coconut sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168842). This measurement was taken with coconut sugar poured into the measuring cup.