baking basics
Shredded Coconut:
Grams to Cups
85 g
per cup
43 g
per ½ cup
21 g
per ¼ cup
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
The reference here is 85 g per cup of sweetened shredded coconut, lightly filled. Unsweetened shreds, desiccated coconut and large flakes are separate products.
Convert: Shredded Coconut
1 US cup ≈ 85 g
US cups
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Quick reference
How much Shredded Coconut weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 11 g | 0.39 oz |
| ¼ cup | 21 g | 0.74 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 28 g | 0.99 oz |
| ½ cup | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 57 g | 2.01 oz |
| ¾ cup | 64 g | 2.26 oz |
| 1 cup | 85 g | 3.00 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 106 g | 3.74 oz |
| 1½ cups | 128 g | 4.51 oz |
| 2 cups | 170 g | 6.00 oz |
| 3 cups | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
About Shredded Coconut
Loosen clumps gently, then spoon the strands into a dry cup without compressing them. Check the packet: the sugar and moisture in sweetened coconut matter in macaroon mixtures.
Changing to unsweetened coconut alters more than sweetness. Use a recipe written for that product instead of adding a fixed spoonful of sugar and water. For toasted coconut, follow the recipe's measuring order.
Tips for measuring Shredded Coconut
- Check both shred size and whether sugar is added.
- Stir frequently during toasting so exposed strands do not scorch.
Common mistakes
- Treating flakes, shreds and coconut flour as equivalent.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a cup of Shredded Coconut?
- This converter uses 85 g per US cup as its reference. Check the ingredient form and source notes above; use the recipe author's weight if one is provided.
- What should I check when using Shredded Coconut?
- Check both shred size and whether sugar is added. Stir frequently during toasting so exposed strands do not scorch.