Convert Coconut Cream from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of coconut cream?

1 US cup of coconut cream (thick coconut cream) is 235.2 grams, about 8.29 ounces. 0.5 US cups of coconut cream is 117.6 grams and 2 US cups is 470.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Coconut cream is the rich, fatty layer that rises to the top of tinned coconut milk, sold separately as a thick paste in 160 ml or 400 ml tins. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 245 grams or 8.64 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut cream in cups but the tin lists grams, converting by weight keeps the body of curries, dairy-free whipped toppings, and vegan ganache where it should be.

Coconut cream tins are sold in millilitres or grams, but recipes call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the four stops you opening a second tin mid-recipe or wasting half of one.

Also known as

  • thick coconut cream

Coconut milk is the thinner, blended liquid from grated coconut, while coconut cream is the fattier top layer. They are close in weight (240 g vs 245 g per cup); for a closer match to coconut cream from tinned coconut milk, chill the tin and scoop only the solid layer that sets on top. See coconut milk in US cups.

Heavy cream is dairy fat at around 36%, while coconut cream is plant fat at around 24%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 245 g per cup); coconut cream swaps in 1:1 for vegan whipped toppings and ganaches, with the trade-off of a coconut flavour. See heavy cream in US cups.

Desiccated coconut is the dried, shredded flesh that coconut cream is pressed from. Use the cream for richness in curries and vegan ganache, and the dry form when a bake needs coconut crunch and structure instead of liquid. See desiccated coconut in US cups.

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Common Coconut Cream Conversions

Here are the most common coconut cream conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)58.8 g
0.5 cups (US)117.6 g
0.75 cups (US)176.4 g
1 cup (US)235.2 g
1.25 cups (US)294 g
1.5 cups (US)352.8 g
2 cups (US)470.4 g
2.5 cups (US)588 g
3 cups (US)705.6 g

Coconut Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting coconut cream from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup58.8 g2.07 oz4 tbsp12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup117.6 g4.15 oz8 tbsp24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)0.96 cup235.2 g8.29 oz16 tbsp48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)1.92 cup470.4 g16.59 oz32 tbsp96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of coconut cream?
1 US cup of coconut cream is 235.2 grams, or 8.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of coconut cream is 117.6 grams and 2 US cups is 470.4 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the coconut cream converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of coconut cream?
1 US cup of coconut cream is 235.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 117.6 grams and 2 US cups is 470.4 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup coconut cream in grams
How many US cups of coconut cream is 235.2 grams?
235.2 grams of coconut cream is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of coconut cream in ounces?
1 US cup of coconut cream is 8.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 4.15 ounces and 2 US cups is 16.59 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup coconut cream in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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