Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened desiccated/shredded coconut weighs 80 grams (2.82 ounces or 5g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 84.5g and 100g equals 1 ¼ cups for accurate kitchen baking.

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Batch

Scale / Recipe Input

Measuring density

Standard: Dip and sweep80g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut (Dip and sweep) =

1 ¼ US Cups

Physical scoop breakdown1.25 cups

1 cup

1/4 cup

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

1 ¼ cups

Metric (250mL)

1.18 c

Tablespoons

20 tbsp

Milliliters

295.7 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened desiccated/shredded coconut (dip and sweep) weighs 80g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 85g.

Unsweetened Coconut: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 80g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).

Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (80g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	1.7 g	0.06 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	5 g	0.18 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	10 g	0.35 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	20 g	0.71 oz
⅓ US Cup	26.7 g	0.94 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	40 g	1.41 oz
⅔ US Cup	53.3 g	1.88 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	60 g	2.12 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	80 g	2.82 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	84.5 g	2.98 oz
1 ½ US Cups	120 g	4.23 oz
2 US Cups	160 g	5.64 oz
3 US Cups	240 g	8.47 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	320 g	11.29 oz

Unsweetened Coconut: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	⅛ cup	0.13 c
25 g	¼ cup + 1 tbsp	0.31 c
50 g	½ cup + 2 tbsp	0.63 c
75 g	¾ cup + 3 tbsp	0.94 c
100 g	1 ¼ cups	1.25 c
125 g	1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	1.56 c
150 g	1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp	1.88 c
200 g	2 ½ cups	2.50 c
250 g	3 ⅛ cups	3.13 c
300 g	3 ¾ cups	3.75 c
400 g	5 cups	5.00 c
500 g	6 ¼ cups	6.25 c
750 g	9 ⅓ cups + 2 tsp	9.38 c
1000 g	12 ½ cups	12.50 c

How to Measure Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut Accurately

Dip the cup into the container and level with a straight edge. Dry, unadulterated desiccated coconut shreds contain less moisture than sweetened coconut, yielding 80 grams per cup.

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170169; Philippine Coconut Authority Standards

Common Culinary Uses

Keto and paleo baking
Curry sauces and sambals
Granola clusters
Energy date balls

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Sweetened shredded coconut at 1:1 weight (80g), reducing other sugars in the recipe.
Almond flour at 1:1 weight in low-carb baking.

Unsweetened Desiccated/Shredded Coconut Measuring FAQs

What is desiccated coconut? ▾

Desiccated coconut is shredded fresh mature coconut meat that has been completely dehydrated down to less than 3% moisture content.

Can unsweetened coconut be toasted in a pan? ▾

Yes, toast dry shreds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and pale golden brown.