Convert Desiccated Coconut from Cup to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?

1 cup of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 50 teaspoons. 2 cups of desiccated coconut is 100 teaspoons. 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut is 25 teaspoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of desiccated coconut is 12.5 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • 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 cup of rolled oats is in teaspoons.

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 cup of coconut milk is in teaspoons.

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 cup of coconut cream is in teaspoons.

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Desiccated Coconut Measurement Converter

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50 Teaspoon

Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

CupsTeaspoons
0.25 cups12.5 tsp
0.5 cups25 tsp
0.75 cups37.5 tsp
1 cup50 tsp
1.25 cups62.5 tsp
1.5 cups75 tsp
2 cups100 tsp
2.5 cups125 tsp
3 cups150 tsp

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

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

cuptspgramsouncescup(US)tbsp
0.25 cup12.5 tsp22 g0.78 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp
0.5 cup25 tsp44 g1.55 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp
1 cup50 tsp88 g3.1 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp
2 cup100 tsp176 g6.2 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of desiccated coconut in teaspoons?
1 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of desiccated coconut is 100 teaspoons and 0.5 cups is 25 teaspoons. 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 teaspoons is 1.5 cups of desiccated coconut?
1.5 cups of desiccated coconut is 75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons and 2 cups is 100 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of desiccated coconut in teaspoons?
2 cups of desiccated coconut is 100 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many cups of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons?
50 teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of dried coconut in teaspoons?
Dried coconut is another name for desiccated coconut, so 1 cup of dried coconut is 50 teaspoons, exactly the same as desiccated coconut. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 100 teaspoons and 0.5 cups is 25 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons under either name, and 2 cups is 100 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup desiccated coconut in teaspoons?
1/2 cup of desiccated coconut is 25 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons and 2 cups is 100 teaspoons. 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 desiccated coconut in teaspoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of desiccated coconut is 12.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of desiccated coconut is 50 teaspoons and 2 cups is 100 teaspoons. 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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