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Convert grams of shredded coconut to tablespoons

One gram of shredded coconut weighs about 0.188 tbsp, and half a gram comes to roughly 0.094 tbsp. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 g of shredded coconut =

0.188 tbsp

About 0.188 tbsp in recipe notation

ml
2.78
cup
0.012

Shredded Coconut: 85 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Unsweetened, medium shred. Sweetened flake coconut is moister and heavier at about 93 g per cup.

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Shredded Coconut at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 85 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
85 g
1 tablespoon
5.31 g
1 teaspoon
1.77 g
1 cup in ounces
3 oz
100 g in cups
1.18 cups
Density
0.36 g/ml

grams to tablespoons chart for shredded coconut

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Shredded Coconut — measured by weight
GramsCups (US)Tablespoons (US)Millilitres
10 g0.118 cup1.88 tbsp27.8 ml
25 g0.294 cup4.71 tbsp69.6 ml
50 g0.588 cup9.41 tbsp139 ml
75 g0.882 cup14.1 tbsp209 ml
100 g1.18 cup18.8 tbsp278 ml
125 g1.47 cup23.5 tbsp348 ml
150 g1.76 cup28.2 tbsp418 ml
200 g2.35 cup37.6 tbsp557 ml
250 g2.94 cup47.1 tbsp696 ml
500 g5.88 cup94.1 tbsp1392 ml
1000 g11.8 cup188 tbsp2783 ml

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat shredded coconut as 85 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.359 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your grams figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (g = 1 g).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1 1/8 cups.

Measuring shredded coconut accurately

Unsweetened, medium shred. Sweetened flake coconut is moister and heavier at about 93 g per cup.

If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.

When cups are fine

  • Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
  • Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
  • Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in 1 gram of shredded coconut?

1 gram of shredded coconut is 0.188 tbsp. This is based on a density of 85 g per US cup.

How many tablespoons are in 2 grams of shredded coconut?

2 grams of shredded coconut is 0.376 tbsp, and 0.094 tbsp for half a gram.

How much is 100 g of shredded coconut in cups?

100 g of shredded coconut is about 1 1/8 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.

Why do other sites give a different number for shredded coconut?

Unsweetened, medium shred. Sweetened flake coconut is moister and heavier at about 93 g per cup.

Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?

No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.

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