1 Cup Desiccated Coconut in Grams

Updated: March 1, 2026

Snapshot

1 cup of desiccated coconut equals 85 grams. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one fixed ingredient basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.

  • Reference basis: 85 g per 1 US cup.
  • Example: For 2 cups of desiccated coconut, the result is about 170 grams with the same basis.
  • Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.

Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.

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Explanation

Use this page when a recipe gives desiccated coconut in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of desiccated coconut = 85 grams.

That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Desiccated Coconut can still vary a little with handling, settling, and ingredient texture, so the page keeps one explicit basis for consistency.

Method & Desiccated Coconut Basis

  • Cup basis: 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is fixed at about 85 grams in this converter.
  • Applied factor: grams = cups x 85.
  • Consistency rule: snapshot, calculator, FAQ, and common values all use the same desiccated-coconut cup basis.

Common Conversion Values

CupGrams
0.25 21.3
0.33 28.3
0.5 42.5
0.67 56.7
0.75 63.8
1 85
1.5 127.5
2 170
2.5 212.5
3 255
3.5 297.5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of desiccated coconut?

1 US cup of desiccated coconut is about 85 grams in this converter.

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut?

1/2 US cup of desiccated coconut is about 43 grams with the same basis.

How many grams are in 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut?

1/4 US cup of desiccated coconut is about 21 grams in this converter.

How many grams are in 2 cups of desiccated coconut?

2 US cups of desiccated coconut are about 170 grams with the same basis.

How many grams are in 3/4 cup of desiccated coconut?

3/4 US cup of desiccated coconut is about 64 grams in this converter.

Can coconut cup weight vary?

Yes. Shred size, dryness, and packing can change the real cup weight, so this converter keeps one explicit reference basis.