Convert Desiccated Coconut from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of desiccated coconut?

1 US cup of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of desiccated coconut is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of desiccated coconut is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. 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 →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of desiccated coconut weighs about 5.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 7 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup21.12 g0.74 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup42.24 g1.49 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup84.48 g2.98 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup168.96 g5.95 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of desiccated coconut in tablespoons?
1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of desiccated coconut?
1.5 US cups of desiccated coconut is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
2 US cups of desiccated coconut is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of desiccated coconut is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. 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 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of desiccated coconut is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of desiccated coconut is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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.

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