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Convert teaspoons of shredded coconut to grams

One teaspoon of shredded coconut weighs about 1.77 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 0.885 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 tsp of shredded coconut =

1.77 g

oz
0.062
kg
0.0018
lb
0.0039

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

teaspoons to grams chart for shredded coconut

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Shredded Coconut — measured by volume
Teaspoons (US)GramsOunces (weight)Pounds
1/4 tsp0.443 g0.016 oz0.00098 lb
1/2 tsp0.885 g0.031 oz0.0020 lb
3/4 tsp1.33 g0.047 oz0.0029 lb
1 tsp1.77 g0.062 oz0.0039 lb
1 1/2 tsp2.66 g0.094 oz0.0059 lb
2 tsp3.54 g0.125 oz0.0078 lb
3 tsp5.31 g0.187 oz0.012 lb
4 tsp7.08 g0.25 oz0.016 lb
6 tsp10.6 g0.375 oz0.023 lb
8 tsp14.2 g0.5 oz0.031 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:

  1. Your teaspoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tsp = 4.93 ml).
  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 grams are in 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut?

1 teaspoon of shredded coconut is 1.77 g. This is based on a density of 85 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of shredded coconut?

2 teaspoons of shredded coconut is 3.54 g, and 0.885 g for half a teaspoon.

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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