Convert Coconut Cream from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of coconut cream?

1 US cup of coconut cream (thick coconut cream) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of coconut cream is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of coconut cream is 0.48 cups. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of coconut cream is 0.24 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

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 what 1 US cup of coconut milk is in 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 what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in 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 what 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is in cups.

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0.96 Cup

Common Coconut Cream Conversions

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

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Coconut Cream Conversion Chart

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

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of coconut cream in cups?
1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of coconut cream is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the coconut cream converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of coconut cream?
1.5 US cups of coconut cream is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of coconut cream in cups?
2 US cups of coconut cream is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many US cups of coconut cream is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of coconut cream is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are coconut cream and thick coconut cream the same thing?
Yes. Thick coconut cream is another name for coconut cream, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups under either name, and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) coconut cream in cups?
1/2 US cup of coconut cream is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) coconut cream in cups?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of coconut cream is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut cream is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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