Shredded Coconut
Nut·Density: 0.38 g/ml
Also known as: desiccated coconut, dried coconut, coconut flakes
Density Information
0.38 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
packed: 0.48 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Lightly spoon into measuring cup — do not pack
- Sweetened vs unsweetened will have different weights per cup
- Sweetened shredded coconut is denser than unsweetened
Shredded Coconut — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 22g |
| ⅓ cup | 30g |
| ½ cup | 45g |
| ⅔ cup | 60g |
| ¾ cup | 67g |
| 1 cup | 90g |
| 1½ cups | 135g |
| 2 cups | 180g |
Based on shredded coconut density of 0.38 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of shredded coconut weighs approximately 90 grams. This is based on a density of 0.38 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Shredded Coconut has a density of 0.38 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: packed: 0.48 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure shredded coconut by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.
The measurement method significantly affects how much shredded coconut fits in a cup. Packed shredded coconut: 114g per US cup (0.48 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.38 g/ml.