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. 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 →

Dates are sticky-sweet dried fruit that go into energy balls, sticky toffee pudding, fruit cakes, and no-bake slices. One metric cup (250 ml) of chopped pitted dates weighs about 178 grams or 6.28 ounces. When a recipe lists dates in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the fruit ratio right.

Chopped dates pack and clump, so a firmly pressed cup can weigh 15 to 20 grams more than a loose one. Weighing in grams keeps sweetness and moisture steady across batches of slices and puddings.

Also known as

  • medjool dates
  • deglet noor dates
  • pitted dates
  • chopped dates
  • dried dates

Related Dates Ingredients

Raisins are dark dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and less sticky. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and oat slices, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See what 1 cup of raisins is in grams.

Sultanas are golden dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and drier in texture. Swap 1:1 by volume in scones and granola when you want a less sticky crumb. See what 1 cup of sultanas is in grams.

Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries, much lighter than chopped dates (120 g vs 178 g per cup) and tart rather than caramel-sweet. Weigh when swapping and expect a sharper edge in cookies and trail mix. See what 1 cup of craisins is in grams.

Chopped dried apricots are diced bite-sized pieces, lighter than chopped dates (160 g vs 178 g per cup) and tangier. Swap 1:1 by volume in breakfast bars, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See what 1 cup of chopped dried apricots is in grams.

Dried figs are lighter than chopped dates (150 g vs 178 g per cup) with a seedy crunch and a similar honeyed sweetness. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and energy balls. See what 1 cup of dried figs is in grams.

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Common Dates Conversions

Here are the most common dates conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups44.5 g
0.5 cups89 g
0.75 cups133.5 g
1 cup178 g
1.25 cups222.5 g
1.5 cups267 g
2 cups356 g
2.5 cups445 g
3 cups534 g

Dates Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup44.5 g1.57 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup89 g3.14 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup178 g6.28 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup356 g12.56 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

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 below 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 below 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.
Are dates and medjool dates the same thing?
Yes. Medjool dates is another name for dates, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of dates is 178 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 356 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 dates in grams?
1/2 cup of dates is 89 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of dates is 178 grams and 2 cups is 356 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 dates in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of dates is 44.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of dates is 178 grams and 2 cups is 356 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 dates 178 or 171 grams?
A cup of dates weighs 178 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 171 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.

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