Shredded Coconut Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of shredded 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: 2 cups = 170 g.
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 21 |
| 0.33 | 28 |
| 0.5 | 43 |
| 1 | 85 |
| 1.5 | 128 |
| 2 | 170 |
| 3 | 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of shredded coconut?
1 US cup of shredded coconut is about 85 grams in this converter.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut?
1/2 US cup of shredded coconut is about 43 grams with this converter's factor.
Is shredded coconut the same as desiccated coconut by weight?
Not exactly. Shred size and moisture can differ, so this converter is specific to shredded coconut.