Pure Vanilla Extract — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of pure vanilla extract weighs 208 grams (7.34 ounces or 13g per tablespoon) when measured poured liquid; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 219.8g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.

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Measuring density

Standard: Poured liquid208g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Pure Vanilla Extract (Poured liquid) =

⅓ US Cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp

Physical scoop breakdown0.48 cups

1/3 cup

×2

2 tbsp

1 tsp

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp

Metric (250mL)

0.45 c

Tablespoons

7.69 tbsp

Milliliters

113.7 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of pure vanilla extract (poured liquid) weighs 208g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 220g.

Vanilla Extract: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 208g per 236.6 mL US cup (Poured liquid).

Pure Vanilla Extract cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (208g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	4.3 g	0.15 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	13 g	0.46 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	26 g	0.92 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	52 g	1.83 oz
⅓ US Cup	69.3 g	2.45 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	104 g	3.67 oz
⅔ US Cup	138.7 g	4.89 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	156 g	5.5 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	208 g	7.34 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	219.8 g	7.75 oz
1 ½ US Cups	312 g	11.01 oz
2 US Cups	416 g	14.67 oz
3 US Cups	624 g	22.01 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	832 g	29.35 oz

Vanilla Extract: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Pure Vanilla Extract grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	2 ¼ tsp	0.05 c
25 g	⅛ cup	0.12 c
50 g	¼ cup	0.24 c
75 g	⅓ cup + 1 ¼ tsp	0.36 c
100 g	⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp	0.48 c
125 g	½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp	0.60 c
150 g	⅔ cup + 2 ½ tsp	0.72 c
200 g	¾ cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp	0.96 c
250 g	1 cup + 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp	1.20 c
300 g	1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp	1.44 c
400 g	1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp	1.92 c
500 g	2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp	2.40 c
750 g	3 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp	3.61 c
1000 g	4 ¾ cups + 2 ¾ tsp	4.81 c

How to Measure Pure Vanilla Extract Accurately

Pour liquid extract into a measuring spoon or small graduated vessel. Because pure vanilla extract is legally required to contain at least 35% ethyl alcohol (which is lighter than water), it weighs 208 grams per cup (4.3 grams per level teaspoon).

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171327; FDA Standard of Identity 21 CFR 169.175

Common Culinary Uses

Cakes and cupcake batters
Custards and ice creams
Buttercream frostings
Cookie doughs

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Vanilla bean paste at 1:1 weight.
One whole vanilla bean pod split and scraped for every 1 tablespoon (13g) of extract.

Pure Vanilla Extract Measuring FAQs

Why is vanilla extract lighter than water per cup? ▾

Vanilla extract contains 35% to 40% ethanol (density ~0.79 g/mL), reducing its total density below that of pure water.

Can imitation vanilla replace pure vanilla extract? ▾

Yes, synthetic vanillin extract can be substituted 1:1 by volume or weight; it is heat-stable and performs excellently in baked cookies and cakes.