Convert Desiccated Coconut from Teaspoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut?

1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut (dried coconut) is 0.02 US cups. 2 teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 0.04 US cups. 1/2 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.01 US cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of desiccated coconut is 0.01 US cups. 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 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 teaspoon of rolled oats is in US cups.

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 teaspoon of coconut milk is in US cups.

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 teaspoon of coconut cream is in US cups.

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0.02 Cup (US)

Common Desiccated Coconut Conversions

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

TeaspoonsCups (US)
0.25 tsp0.01 cups (US)
0.5 tsp0.01 cups (US)
1 tsp0.02 cups (US)
2 tsp0.04 cups (US)
3 tsp0.06 cups (US)
4 tsp0.08 cups (US)
6 tsp0.13 cups (US)
8 tsp0.17 cups (US)
12 tsp0.25 cups (US)

Desiccated Coconut Conversion Chart

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

tspcup(US)cupgramsouncestbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup (US)0.02 cup1.76 g0.06 oz0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup (US)0.04 cup3.52 g0.12 oz0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup5.28 g0.19 oz1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup (US)0.08 cup7.04 g0.25 oz1.33 tbsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut in US cups?
1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 teaspoons of desiccated coconut?
1.5 teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of desiccated coconut in US cups?
2 teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 0.04 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many teaspoons of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups?
0.02 US cups of desiccated coconut is 0.96 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. 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 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp desiccated coconut in US cups?
1/2 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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 tsp desiccated coconut in US cups?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of desiccated coconut is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of desiccated coconut is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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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