Olive Oil:
Grams to Cups
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
Olive oil weighs 216 grams per cup — slightly lighter than neutral vegetable oils due to its unique fatty acid profile. In baking and Mediterranean cooking, olive oil adds a distinctive fruity, peppery flavor that neutral oils cannot replicate.
How much Olive Oil weighs at each cup measure.
Convert Olive Oil
1 cup = 216 grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 0.49 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 27 g | 0.95 oz |
| ¼ cup | 54 g | 1.90 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz |
| ½ cup | 108 g | 3.81 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| ¾ cup | 162 g | 5.71 oz |
| 1 cup | 216 g | 7.62 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 270 g | 9.52 oz |
| 1½ cups | 324 g | 11.43 oz |
| 2 cups | 432 g | 15.24 oz |
| 3 cups | 648 g | 22.86 oz |
About Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and regular (refined) olive oil weigh the same per cup. The difference is entirely in flavor and smoke point: EVOO has a bold, sometimes grassy flavor and a lower smoke point (~375°F/190°C), while refined olive oil is milder and tolerates higher heat (~465°F/240°C).
For baking, olive oil creates an exceptionally moist crumb in cakes and quick breads. Italian olive oil cakes are prized for their tenderness — the monounsaturated fats in olive oil stay liquid at room temperature, keeping the cake moist for days longer than butter-based equivalents.
Converting butter to olive oil: use ¾ cup (162 g) olive oil per 1 cup (227 g) butter. The recipe will lose the dairy flavor but gain moisture retention. This conversion is useful for dairy-free baking as well.
When measuring olive oil, use a liquid measuring cup at eye level. Olive oil's color (green to gold) can make the meniscus slightly harder to read than clear oils — the bottom of the meniscus is your measurement point.
Store olive oil in a dark bottle away from heat — it oxidizes faster than neutral oils due to its polyphenol content. Rancid olive oil has a distinctly waxy, crayony smell.
Tips for measuring Olive Oil
- EVOO and regular olive oil: same weight per cup, different flavor and smoke point.
- Butter-to-olive-oil: use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter (162 g per 227 g).
- Olive oil cakes stay moist longer than butter cakes — great for make-ahead baking.
- Store in dark glass away from heat. Replace within 6 months of opening.
Common mistakes
- Using strong EVOO in delicate recipes — its bold flavor can overpower
- Measuring in a dry cup — olive oil is messy and less accurate than a liquid cup
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Olive Oil?
- 1 cup of Olive Oil weighs 216 grams — the standard used in most American recipes. Use the converter above for any other amount.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil?
- 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil weighs about 14 grams. The full table above lists every common cup fraction.
- What's the most common mistake when measuring Olive Oil?
- Using strong EVOO in delicate recipes — its bold flavor can overpower. Weighing on a kitchen scale avoids it entirely.
- How do I measure Olive Oil accurately?
- Weigh olive Oil whenever possible. For cup measures, soften solid fats and press out air pockets, or use the water-displacement method.