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Convert tablespoons of shredded coconut to grams
One tablespoon of shredded coconut weighs about 5.31 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 2.66 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of shredded coconut =
5.31 g
- oz
- 0.187
- kg
- 0.0053
- lb
- 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.
Full shredded coconut chart →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
tablespoons to grams chart for shredded coconut
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 5.31 g | 0.187 oz | 0.012 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 10.6 g | 0.375 oz | 0.023 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 15.9 g | 0.562 oz | 0.035 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 21.3 g | 0.75 oz | 0.047 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 26.6 g | 0.937 oz | 0.059 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 31.9 g | 1.12 oz | 0.07 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz | 0.094 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 53.1 g | 1.87 oz | 0.117 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 63.8 g | 2.25 oz | 0.141 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 85 g | 3 oz | 0.187 lb |
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:
- Your tablespoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tbsp = 14.8 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- 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 grams are in 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut?
1 tablespoon of shredded coconut is 5.31 g. This is based on a density of 85 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut?
2 tablespoons of shredded coconut is 10.6 g, and 2.66 g for half a tablespoon.
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.