Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of diamond crystal kosher salt weighs 135 grams (4.76 ounces or 8.4g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 142.7g and 100g equals ¾ cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of diamond crystal kosher salt (pour and level) weighs 135g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 143g.
Diamond Crystal Salt: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 135g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.8 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 8.4 g | 0.3 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 16.9 g | 0.6 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 33.8 g | 1.19 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 45 g | 1.59 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 101.3 g | 3.57 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 135 g | 4.76 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 142.7 g | 5.03 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 202.5 g | 7.14 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 270 g | 9.52 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 405 g | 14.29 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 540 g | 19.05 oz |
Diamond Crystal Salt: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp | 0.19 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.37 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.56 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup | 0.74 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 0.93 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.11 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 1.48 c |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.85 c |
| 300 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 2.22 c |
| 400 g | 2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 2.96 c |
| 500 g | 3 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 3.70 c |
| 750 g | 5 ½ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 5.56 c |
| 1000 g | 7 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 7.41 c |
How to Measure Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Accurately
Pour delicate hollow pyramid flakes into the cup and strike flush without crushing the crystals. Diamond Crystal salt is manufactured via the Alberger process, resulting in light, hollow flake geometry weighing just 135 grams per cup (2.8g per teaspoon).
Data reference: Cargill Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Technical Data Sheet; King Arthur Baking Weight Chart
Common Culinary Uses
- Chef seasoning in professional kitchens
- Artisan bread baking
- Brining poultry and meats
- Finishing baked goods
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Fine table salt at 1:1 weight (135g = ~1/2 cup table salt).
- Morton Kosher Salt at 1:1 weight (135g = ~0.56 cup Morton).
Exact Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Cups, Spoons & Sticks in Grams
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Measuring FAQs
Why do professional recipe developers prefer Diamond Crystal? ▾
Its hollow pyramid flakes crush easily between fingertips and dissolve instantly, making it very forgiving against accidental over-salting.
How do I convert Diamond Crystal to table salt by volume? ▾
Use roughly half the volume of fine table salt: 1 tablespoon of Diamond Crystal (8.4g) equals 1.5 teaspoons of table salt.