Convert Desiccated Coconut measurements
Desiccated Coconut Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert desiccated coconut from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
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
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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 many grams is 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut?
- 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is 5.28 grams. Density carries that figure through any quantity, so 2 tablespoons is 10.56 grams and 1/2 tablespoon is 2.64 grams. Weighing beats measuring by volume here, since how firmly you fill the tablespoon shifts the result a little either way. The converter at the top of this page takes 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. The chart above this FAQ lists the cup amounts recipes call for, and the converter at the top handles anything between them.
- How do you measure desiccated coconut in cups?
- 100 grams of desiccated coconut is 1.14 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 2.27 cups and 50 grams is 0.57 cups. Grams to cups helps when a recipe gives a weight but you measure with cups. The chart above this FAQ covers the other weights cooks measure out.
- How do you measure desiccated coconut in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of desiccated coconut is 9.47 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 18.94 tablespoons and 25 grams is 4.73 tablespoons. Tablespoons are handy for smaller amounts when you would rather not get out the scales. The chart above this FAQ turns the other common weights into tablespoons too.
Related to Desiccated Coconut
Rolled Oats
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
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
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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