Convert Desiccated Coconut from Cup

How much is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?

1 cup of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 88 grams, about 3.1 ounces. 0.5 cups of desiccated coconut is 44 grams and 2 cups is 176 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

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 rolled oats in cups.

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 coconut milk in cups.

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 coconut cream in cups.

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Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups22 g
0.5 cups44 g
0.75 cups66 g
1 cup88 g
1.25 cups110 g
1.5 cups132 g
2 cups176 g
2.5 cups220 g
3 cups264 g

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting desiccated coconut from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup22 g0.78 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup44 g1.55 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup88 g3.1 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup176 g6.2 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?
1 cup of desiccated coconut is 88 grams, or 3.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of desiccated coconut is 44 grams and 2 cups is 176 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the desiccated coconut converter
How many grams is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?
1 cup of desiccated coconut is 88 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 44 grams and 2 cups is 176 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup desiccated coconut in grams
How many cups of desiccated coconut is 88 grams?
88 grams of desiccated coconut is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of desiccated coconut in ounces?
1 cup of desiccated coconut is 3.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 1.55 ounces and 2 cups is 6.2 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup desiccated coconut in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons

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