Shredded Coconut Cups to Grams
1 US cup of shredded coconut weighs 85 grams.
Direct Answer
1 US cup of Shredded Coconut equals 85 g
grams = cups × 85
2 cups = 170 g
Converter Calculator
85 Grams
SwitchExplanation
Use this page when a recipe gives shredded coconut in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of shredded 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). Shredded Coconut can vary with fragment size and how the pieces settle in the cup, so the page keeps one explicit basis instead of mixing chopped, crushed, or uneven fills.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21.25 |
| 1/3 | 28.33 |
| 1/2 | 42.5 |
| 1 | 85 |
| 1 1/2 | 127.5 |
| 2 | 170 |
| 3 | 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Shredded Coconut?
This converter uses 85 grams for 1 level US cup of Shredded Coconut.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Do piece size or settling change the result for Shredded Coconut?
Shredded Coconut uses one fixed reference basis here, but fragment size and how the pieces settle can change practical volume. Keep prep style consistent if you want repeatable spoon and cup estimates.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Shredded Coconut?
2 cups of Shredded Coconut are 170 g using 85 g per cup.
How do I convert Shredded Coconut grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 85 to return cups.