Convert Coconut Cream from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of coconut cream?

1 cup of coconut cream (thick coconut cream) is 245 grams. 2 cups of coconut cream is 490 grams. 1/2 cup of coconut cream is 122.5 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut cream is 61.25 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 245 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 235 g. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 cup of coconut milk is in grams.

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 cup of heavy cream is in grams.

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 cup of desiccated coconut is in grams.

Out of coconut cream? See coconut cream substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Scoop it right, get measuring cups

Coconut Cream Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Result

245 Grams

Common Coconut Cream Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups61.25 g
0.5 cups122.5 g
0.75 cups183.75 g
1 cup245 g
1.25 cups306.25 g
1.5 cups367.5 g
2 cups490 g
2.5 cups612.5 g
3 cups735 g

Coconut Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting coconut cream from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup61.25 g2.16 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup122.5 g4.32 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup245 g8.64 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup490 g17.28 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of coconut cream in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of coconut cream in grams?
1 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of coconut cream is 490 grams and 0.5 cups is 122.5 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 cups of coconut cream?
1.5 cups of coconut cream is 367.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams and 2 cups is 490 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of coconut cream in grams?
2 cups of coconut cream is 490 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many cups of coconut cream is 245 grams?
245 grams of coconut cream is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. 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 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 490 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup coconut cream in grams?
1/2 cup of coconut cream is 122.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams and 2 cups is 490 grams. 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 coconut cream in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut cream is 61.25 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut cream is 245 grams and 2 cups is 490 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of coconut cream 245 or 235 grams?
A cup of coconut cream weighs 245 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 235 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: