Table Salt
Spice·Density: 1.23 g/ml
Also known as: fine salt, iodized salt
Density Information
1.23 g/ml(spooned method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 tsp table salt = 1.5 tsp Morton kosher salt = 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- Table salt is denser than kosher salt - do not substitute by volume
Table Salt — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 73g |
| ⅓ cup | 97g |
| ½ cup | 146g |
| ⅔ cup | 194g |
| ¾ cup | 218g |
| 1 cup | 291g |
| 1½ cups | 437g |
| 2 cups | 582g |
Based on table salt density of 1.23 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of table salt weighs approximately 291 grams. This is based on a density of 1.23 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Table Salt has a density of 1.23 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure table salt 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.