Convert Dates from Cup to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of dates?
1 cup of dates (medjool dates) is 178 grams. 2 cups of dates is 356 grams. 1/2 cup of dates is 89 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of dates is 44.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 178 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 171 g.
- 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 →
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Common Dates Conversions
Here are the most common dates conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 44.5 g |
| 0.5 cups | 89 g |
| 0.75 cups | 133.5 g |
| 1 cup | 178 g |
| 1.25 cups | 222.5 g |
| 1.5 cups | 267 g |
| 2 cups | 356 g |
| 2.5 cups | 445 g |
| 3 cups | 534 g |
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 dates in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of dates in grams?
- 1 cup of dates is 178 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of dates is 356 grams and 0.5 cups is 89 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 dates converter
- How many grams is 1.5 cups of dates?
- 1.5 cups of dates is 267 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of dates is 178 grams and 2 cups is 356 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of dates in grams?
- 2 cups of dates is 356 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of dates is 178 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 dates is 178 grams?
- 178 grams of dates 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of medjool dates in grams?
- Medjool dates is another name for dates, so 1 cup of medjool dates is 178 grams, exactly the same as dates. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 356 grams and 0.5 cups is 89 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Related to Dates
Raisins
Raisins swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dates and bring the same chewy sweetness with less stickiness. They weigh less per cup (165 g vs 178 g), so weigh when the fruit ratio drives a fruit cake or oat slice. See our Raisins converter.
Sultanas
Sultanas swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dates with a lighter, honeyed sweetness. They are drier and less sticky (165 g vs 178 g per cup), so the crumb stays looser in scones and granola. See our Sultanas converter.
Craisins
Craisins swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dates and add a tart edge in place of caramel sweetness. They are much lighter (120 g vs 178 g per cup), so weigh to keep cookies and trail mix balanced. See our Craisins converter.
Chopped Dried Apricots
Chopped dried apricots swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dates with a tangier, less sweet flavour. They weigh a touch less (160 g vs 178 g per cup), so weigh when the fruit ratio matters in bars and slices. See our Chopped Dried Apricots converter.
Dried Figs
Dried figs swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dates with a similar honeyed sweetness and a pleasant seedy crunch. They are lighter per cup (150 g vs 178 g) and a little less sticky, so weigh when the fruit ratio matters in fruit cakes and energy balls. See our Dried Figs converter.
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