Convert Desiccated Coconut from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of desiccated coconut?

1 ounce of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 0.32 cups, about 5.38 tablespoons or 16.13 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of desiccated coconut is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.65 cups. 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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.32 cups
2 oz0.65 cups
3 oz0.97 cups
4 oz1.29 cups
5 oz1.61 cups
6 oz1.94 cups
8 oz2.58 cups
10 oz3.23 cups
12 oz3.87 cups

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.81 cup70.97 g0.84 cup (US)13.44 tbsp40.32 tsp
5 oz1.61 cup141.94 g1.68 cup (US)26.88 tbsp80.65 tsp
7.5 oz2.42 cup212.9 g2.52 cup (US)40.32 tbsp120.97 tsp
10 oz3.23 cup283.87 g3.36 cup (US)53.76 tbsp161.29 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of desiccated coconut?
1 ounce of desiccated coconut is 0.32 cups, or 5.38 tablespoons, 16.13 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of desiccated coconut is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.65 cups. 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 cups is 1 ounce of desiccated coconut?
1 ounce of desiccated coconut is 0.32 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.16 cups and 2 ounces is 0.65 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce desiccated coconut in cups
How many ounces of desiccated coconut is 0.32 cups?
0.32 cups of desiccated coconut is 0.99 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups 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 ounce of desiccated coconut in US cups?
1 ounce of desiccated coconut is 0.34 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.17 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.67 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce desiccated coconut in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of desiccated coconut?
1 ounce of desiccated coconut is 5.38 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of desiccated coconut is 10.75 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 2.69 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce desiccated coconut in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of desiccated coconut in teaspoons?
1 ounce of desiccated coconut is 16.13 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 8.06 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 32.26 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce desiccated coconut in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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