Convert Coconut Milk measurements
Coconut Milk Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert coconut milk from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.
Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.
Also known as
- tinned coconut milk
- full-fat coconut milk
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Common Coconut Milk Conversions
Here are the most common coconut milk conversions from grams to cups.
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.21 cups |
| 100 g | 0.42 cups |
| 125 g | 0.52 cups |
| 150 g | 0.63 cups |
| 175 g | 0.73 cups |
| 200 g | 0.83 cups |
| 240 g | 1 cup |
| 250 g | 1.04 cups |
| 300 g | 1.25 cups |
| 400 g | 1.67 cups |
| 480 g | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 2.08 cups |
Coconut Milk Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting coconut milk to different measurements.
| grams | cup | ounces | lb | kg | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.42 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.22 lb | 0.1 kg | 0.43 cup (US) | 6.94 tbsp | 20.83 tsp | 104.17 ml | 3.52 fl oz |
| 150 g | 0.63 cup | 5.29 oz | 0.33 lb | 0.15 kg | 0.65 cup (US) | 10.42 tbsp | 31.25 tsp | 156.25 ml | 5.28 fl oz |
| 250 g | 1.04 cup | 8.82 oz | 0.55 lb | 0.25 kg | 1.09 cup (US) | 17.36 tbsp | 52.08 tsp | 260.42 ml | 8.81 fl oz |
| 500 g | 2.08 cup | 17.65 oz | 1.1 lb | 0.5 kg | 2.17 cup (US) | 34.72 tbsp | 104.17 tsp | 520.83 ml | 17.61 fl oz |
| 750 g | 3.13 cup | 26.47 oz | 1.65 lb | 0.75 kg | 3.26 cup (US) | 52.08 tbsp | 156.25 tsp | 781.25 ml | 26.42 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are coconut milk and tinned coconut milk the same thing?
- Yes. Tinned coconut milk is another name for coconut milk, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of coconut milk weighs 240 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- What is 0.25 cups of coconut milk in tablespoons?
- 0.25 cups of coconut milk is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter
- How much does a cup of coconut milk weigh?
- 1 cup of coconut milk in grams is 240 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 480 grams and half a cup is 120 grams. Weighing coconut milk by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for coconut milk, or use the converter on this page for any other amount. 1 cup coconut milk in grams
Measurement Options
Choose from the following measurements to convert from
- Coconut Milk from Cup
- Coconut Milk from Grams
- Coconut Milk from Ounces
- Coconut Milk from Tablespoon
- Coconut Milk from Teaspoon
- Coconut Milk from Millilitres
Related to Coconut Milk
Milk
Cow's milk swaps 1:1 by volume for full-fat coconut milk and pours thinner and less rich (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy taste in place of coconut sweetness. Use it in curries, cocoa, or pancakes when the coconut flavour and dairy-free body are not needed. See our Milk converter.
Coconut Cream
Coconut cream is the thick, fatty top layer of tinned coconut milk and brings far more body. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup). To swap it in, thin the cream with a little water, or chill a tin of coconut milk and scoop the solid top for a richer result. See our Coconut Cream converter.
Evaporated Milk
Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk, richer and slightly heavier than coconut milk (265 g vs 240 g per cup) with a clean dairy taste. Swap it 1:1 for a creamy, non-coconut body in sauces and bakes when a dairy result suits the recipe. See our Evaporated Milk converter.
Desiccated Coconut
Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See our Desiccated Coconut converter.
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