Convert Desiccated Coconut from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of desiccated coconut?

1 US cup of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 84.48 grams. 2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 168.96 grams. 1/2 US cup of desiccated coconut is 42.24 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of desiccated coconut is 21.12 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 84.48 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 88 g. Use the metric 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 →

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 what 1 US cup of rolled oats is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of coconut milk is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of coconut cream is in grams.

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84.48 Grams

Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)21.12 g
0.5 cups (US)42.24 g
0.75 cups (US)63.36 g
1 cup (US)84.48 g
1.25 cups (US)105.6 g
1.5 cups (US)126.72 g
2 cups (US)168.96 g
2.5 cups (US)211.2 g
3 cups (US)253.44 g

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting desiccated coconut from Cup (US) to Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)21.12 g0.24 cup0.74 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)42.24 g0.48 cup1.49 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)84.48 g0.96 cup2.98 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)168.96 g1.92 cup5.95 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of desiccated coconut in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of desiccated coconut in grams?
1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 168.96 grams and 0.5 US cups is 42.24 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 desiccated coconut converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of desiccated coconut?
1.5 US cups of desiccated coconut is 126.72 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams and 2 US cups is 168.96 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 US cups of desiccated coconut in grams?
2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 168.96 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 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 US cups of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams?
84.48 grams of desiccated coconut is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
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 convert identically. 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 168.96 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 (US) desiccated coconut in grams?
1/2 US cup of desiccated coconut is 42.24 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams and 2 US cups is 168.96 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 (US) desiccated coconut in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of desiccated coconut is 21.12 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 84.48 grams and 2 US cups is 168.96 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 desiccated coconut 88 or 84 grams?
A cup of desiccated coconut weighs 88 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 84 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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