Are desiccated coconut and dried coconut the same thing?

Yes. Dried coconut is another name for desiccated coconut, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of desiccated coconut weighs 88 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 desiccated coconut in tablespoons?

0.25 cups of desiccated coconut 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.

How much does a cup of desiccated coconut weigh?

1 cup of desiccated coconut in grams is 88 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 176 grams and half a cup is 44 grams. Weighing desiccated coconut by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for desiccated coconut, or use the converter on this page for any other amount.

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Desiccated coconut is finely shredded and dried coconut flesh, used in cakes, biscuits, macaroons, granola, and curry sauces. One metric cup (250 ml) of desiccated coconut weighs around 88 grams or 3.1 ounces. It is lighter and drier than the shredded coconut sold in US baking aisles, which is often sweetened and more moist.

Desiccated coconut compacts when pressed into a cup, so a scooped measure can weigh 20% more than a loose one. Weighing in grams gives the right amount without surprises.

Also known as

dried coconut
shredded coconut
fine coconut

Related Desiccated Coconut Ingredients

Rolled oats and desiccated coconut are both light, dry ingredients used in granola, flapjacks, and crumble toppings. Oats are heavier (90 g vs 88 g per cup) and give a chewier texture; coconut adds sweetness and a fine crunch. They work well combined in the same recipe. See our Rolled Oats converter.

Coconut milk is pressed from the same coconut flesh that desiccated coconut is dried from. Steep desiccated coconut in hot water and strain for a quick homemade version, or weigh the dry coconut when a recipe wants texture rather than liquid. See our Coconut Milk converter.

Coconut cream is the thick, high-fat layer pressed from coconut flesh, while desiccated coconut is the same flesh dried and shredded. Use the cream for richness in curries and desserts, and the dry form for crunch and structure in bakes. See our Coconut Cream converter.

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Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

Grams	Cups
25 g	0.28 cups
50 g	0.57 cups
75 g	0.85 cups
100 g	1.14 cups
125 g	1.42 cups
150 g	1.7 cups
175 g	1.99 cups
200 g	2.27 cups
250 g	2.84 cups
300 g	3.41 cups
400 g	4.55 cups
500 g	5.68 cups

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting desiccated coconut to different measurements.

grams	cup	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
100 g	1.14 cup	3.52 oz	1.18 cup (US)	18.94 tbsp	56.82 tsp
150 g	1.7 cup	5.28 oz	1.78 cup (US)	28.41 tbsp	85.23 tsp
250 g	2.84 cup	8.81 oz	2.96 cup (US)	47.35 tbsp	142.05 tsp
500 g	5.68 cup	17.61 oz	5.92 cup (US)	94.7 tbsp	284.09 tsp
750 g	8.52 cup	26.42 oz	8.88 cup (US)	142.05 tbsp	426.14 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

Are desiccated coconut and dried coconut the same thing?: Yes. Dried coconut is another name for desiccated coconut, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of desiccated coconut weighs 88 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 desiccated coconut in tablespoons?: 0.25 cups of desiccated coconut 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 desiccated coconut weigh?: 1 cup of desiccated coconut in grams is 88 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 176 grams and half a cup is 44 grams. Weighing desiccated coconut by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for desiccated coconut, or use the converter on this page for any other amount. 1 cup desiccated coconut in grams

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