Shredded Coconut (sweetened): Grams to Cups
1 cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) = 93 grams
One US cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) weighs 93 grams. One 250 ml metric cup — the one used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada — holds 98 grams. To convert any weight, divide the grams by the figure for your cup.
Sweetened shredded coconut weighs 93 g per cup (USDA FoodData Central); King Arthur Baking lists 85 g. Pack it lightly — pressing it down adds weight quickly.
Where the 93 g figure comes from
- USDA FoodData Central: 1 cup, shredded of “Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded” = 93 g (FDC ID 168586)
- King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart: Coconut (sweetened, shredded), 1 cup = 85 g (chart)
This site uses 93 g per US cup of shredded coconut (sweetened), spooned and levelled. References checked September 2026.
How many cups is X grams of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
| Grams | US cups | Metric cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | ¼ | ¼ | 4.3 | 0.88 |
| 50 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | ½ | ½ | 8.6 | 1.76 |
| 75 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | ¾ | ¾ | 12.9 | 2.65 |
| 100 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅛ | 1 | 17.2 | 3.53 |
| 110 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅛ | 1⅛ | 18.92 | 3.88 |
| 120 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1¼ | 1¼ | 20.65 | 4.23 |
| 125 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅓ | 1¼ | 21.51 | 4.41 |
| 130 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅜ | 1⅓ | 22.37 | 4.59 |
| 140 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1½ | 1⅜ | 24.09 | 4.94 |
| 150 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅝ | 1½ | 25.81 | 5.29 |
| 170 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅞ | 1¾ | 29.25 | 6.00 |
| 175 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 1⅞ | 1¾ | 30.11 | 6.17 |
| 200 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 2⅛ | 2 | 34.41 | 7.05 |
| 225 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 2⅜ | 2¼ | 38.71 | 7.94 |
| 240 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 2⅝ | 2½ | 41.29 | 8.47 |
| 250 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 2⅔ | 2½ | 43.01 | 8.82 |
| 275 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 2.96 | 2¾ | 47.31 | 9.70 |
| 300 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 3¼ | 3.05 | 51.61 | 10.58 |
| 350 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 3¾ | 3.56 | 60.22 | 12.35 |
| 400 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 4⅓ | 4⅛ | 68.82 | 14.11 |
| 450 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 4⅞ | 4⅝ | 77.42 | 15.87 |
| 500 g shredded coconut (sweetened) | 5⅜ | 5⅛ | 86.02 | 17.64 |
Cups to grams: how many grams in ½ cup, ¼ cup or 1 cup of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
| Cups | Grams (US cup) | Grams (250 ml metric cup) |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 12 g | 12 g |
| ¼ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 23 g | 25 g |
| ⅓ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 31 g | 33 g |
| ½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 47 g | 49 g |
| ⅔ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 62 g | 66 g |
| ¾ cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 70 g | 74 g |
| 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened) | 93 g | 98 g |
| 1¼ cups shredded coconut (sweetened) | 116 g | 123 g |
| 1⅓ cups shredded coconut (sweetened) | 124 g | 131 g |
| 1½ cups shredded coconut (sweetened) | 140 g | 147 g |
| 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened) | 186 g | 197 g |
| 3 cups shredded coconut (sweetened) | 279 g | 295 g |
How to measure shredded coconut (sweetened) accurately
The 93 g figure assumes the spooned-and-levelled method: spoon the shredded coconut (sweetened) into a dry measuring cup and sweep the top flat with a straight edge. Scooping the cup through the bag compacts it and gives a heavier cup.
- 1 US cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) = 93 g
- 1 metric cup (250 ml) of shredded coconut (sweetened) = 98 g
- ¾ cup = 70 g
- ½ cup = 47 g
- ⅓ cup = 31 g
- ¼ cup = 23 g
- 1 tablespoon = 5.8 g
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
100 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened) is about 1⅛ US cups, based on 93 g per cup, or 1 metric cups.
How many grams in a cup of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
One US cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) weighs 93 grams. A 250 ml metric cup holds 98 grams.
How many grams is ½ cup of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
½ US cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) weighs about 47 g; ¼ cup about 23 g and ¾ cup about 70 g.
How many cups is 250 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
250 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened) is about 2⅔ US cups, or 2½ metric cups.
Does a UK cup of shredded coconut (sweetened) weigh the same as a US cup?
No. A UK, Australian or Canadian metric cup is 250 ml against the US 236.6 ml, so it holds about 5.7% more — 98 g of shredded coconut (sweetened) rather than 93 g.
How many tablespoons is 100 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened)?
100 grams of shredded coconut (sweetened) is about 17.2 tablespoons.
More nuts and seeds conversions: Desiccated Coconut (unsweetened) grams to cups.