Convert Desiccated Coconut from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut?

1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 5.28 grams, about 0.19 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of desiccated coconut is 2.64 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.56 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 rolled oats 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 coconut milk 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 coconut cream in tablespoons.

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Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp5.28 g
2 tbsp10.56 g
3 tbsp15.84 g
4 tbsp21.12 g
6 tbsp31.68 g
8 tbsp42.24 g
10 tbsp52.8 g
12 tbsp63.36 g
16 tbsp84.48 g

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup5.28 g0.19 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup10.56 g0.37 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup15.84 g0.56 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup21.12 g0.74 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut?
1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is 5.28 grams, or 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of desiccated coconut is 2.64 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.56 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 tablespoon of desiccated coconut?
1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is 5.28 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 2.64 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.56 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 tablespoon desiccated coconut in grams
How many tablespoons of desiccated coconut is 5.28 grams?
5.28 grams of desiccated coconut is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of desiccated coconut in ounces?
1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.09 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.37 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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