Coconut Flour:
Grams to Cups
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
Coconut flour weighs 112 grams per cup and behaves unlike any other flour in the kitchen. It absorbs roughly four times as much liquid as all-purpose flour, which means you cannot substitute it 1:1 in any recipe without major reformulation.
How much Coconut Flour weighs at each cup measure.
Convert Coconut Flour
1 cup = 112 grams
= — grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 7 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 14 g | 0.49 oz |
| ¼ cup | 28 g | 0.99 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 37 g | 1.31 oz |
| ½ cup | 56 g | 1.98 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 75 g | 2.65 oz |
| ¾ cup | 84 g | 2.96 oz |
| 1 cup | 112 g | 3.95 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 140 g | 4.94 oz |
| 1½ cups | 168 g | 5.93 oz |
| 2 cups | 224 g | 7.90 oz |
| 3 cups | 336 g | 11.85 oz |
About Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is made from dried, defatted coconut meat ground into a fine powder. Its extreme absorbency is both its defining feature and the reason it intimidates home bakers. A recipe that calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour might need only ¼ to ⅓ cup of coconut flour — plus additional eggs and liquid to compensate.
The standard starting point for coconut flour substitution: replace each cup of wheat flour with ¼–⅓ cup coconut flour, add one extra egg per ¼ cup coconut flour, and increase liquid by an equal amount. Even with these adjustments, expect a denser, more crumbly texture than wheat-based equivalents.
Coconut flour is naturally gluten-free and high in fiber (about 40% by weight), making it popular in keto, paleo, and celiac-friendly baking. Its mild coconut flavor works well in pancakes, muffins, and quick breads, but can be overwhelming in savory applications.
Storage is critical: coconut flour absorbs moisture from the air rapidly. Store in an airtight container — preferably in the refrigerator — to maintain consistent weight and behavior.
Tips for measuring Coconut Flour
- Use ¼–⅓ cup coconut flour per 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra eggs and liquid.
- Sift before measuring — it clumps badly.
- Let batter rest 5 minutes before baking: coconut flour continues to absorb liquid.
- Store sealed in the refrigerator to prevent moisture absorption.
Common mistakes
- Substituting 1:1 for wheat flour — batter will be impossibly dry
- Not adding extra eggs — coconut flour needs them for structure and moisture
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Coconut Flour?
- 1 cup of Coconut Flour weighs 112 grams — the standard used in most American recipes. Use the converter above for any other amount.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Coconut Flour?
- 1 tablespoon of Coconut Flour weighs about 7 grams. The full table above lists every common cup fraction.
- What's the most common mistake when measuring Coconut Flour?
- Substituting 1:1 for wheat flour — batter will be impossibly dry. Weighing on a kitchen scale avoids it entirely.
- Should I sift Coconut Flour before or after measuring?
- Measure Coconut Flour first, then sift — unless the recipe says "sifted flour, then measured." Sifting after measuring keeps the gram weight predictable.