How much does 1½ cups of kosher salt weigh?

1½ cups of kosher salt weighs exactly 360 grams (12.7 oz).

Can I use this conversion for kosher salt from any brand?

Yes, kosher salt density (240g/cup) is consistent across brands, with minor ±5% variation.

How Many Grams in 1½ Cups of Kosher Salt?

Precise conversion for baking and cooking.

The exact weight is

360

grams

1½ cups of kosher salt = 360g · Based on 240g per cup

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cups of kosher salt = 360g

Kosher Salt — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions

Cups	Grams	Ounces
⅛ cups	30g	1.1 oz
¼ cups	60g	2.1 oz
⅓ cups	80g	2.8 oz
½ cups	120g	4.2 oz
⅔ cups	160g	5.6 oz
¾ cups	180g	6.3 oz
1 cup	240g	8.5 oz
1¼ cups	300g	10.6 oz
1½ cups	360g	12.7 oz
1¾ cups	420g	14.8 oz
2 cups	480g	16.9 oz
2½ cups	600g	21.2 oz
3 cups	720g	25.4 oz
4 cups	960g	33.9 oz
5 cups	1200g	42.3 oz

💡 Pro Tip: Diamond Crystal weighs ~140g/cup. Morton weighs ~240g/cup. Brand matters hugely.

Why Weigh Kosher Salt in Grams?

When a recipe calls for 1½ cups of kosher salt, using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 360 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because kosher salt can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.

How to Measure Kosher Salt by Weight

Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add kosher salt until the scale reads 360g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.

Also Known As

Kosher Salt is sometimes referred to as coarse salt, Diamond Crystal, Morton kosher. The same conversion of 240g per cup applies regardless of the name used.

Frequently Asked Questions

1½ cups of kosher salt weighs exactly 360 grams or approximately 12.7 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 240 grams per cup.

Yes, the density of kosher salt (240g per cup) is consistent across brands. Minor variations of ±5% may occur depending on grind, moisture, and how the ingredient is packed into the cup — which is exactly why weighing with a scale is recommended.

If measuring by cups, whether you sift can change the weight by 10-20%. When measuring by weight (360g), sifting doesn't affect accuracy since you're targeting an exact gram amount regardless of volume.

This conversion uses the US standard cup (236.6ml, commonly rounded to 240ml). If you're using a metric cup (250ml), the weight will be slightly higher. For perfect accuracy, always use a kitchen scale.