White Chocolate Chips — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of white chocolate chips weighs 170 grams (6 ounces or 10.6g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 179.6g and 100g equals ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of white chocolate chips (dip and sweep) weighs 170g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 180g.
White Chips: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 170g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 3.5 g | 0.12 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 10.6 g | 0.37 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 21.3 g | 0.75 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 56.7 g | 2 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 85 g | 3 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 113.3 g | 4 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 127.5 g | 4.5 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 179.6 g | 6.34 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 340 g | 11.99 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 510 g | 17.99 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 680 g | 23.99 oz |
White Chips: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 ¾ tsp | 0.06 c |
| 25 g | 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.15 c |
| 50 g | ¼ cup + 2 tsp | 0.29 c |
| 75 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.44 c |
| 100 g | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.59 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup | 0.74 c |
| 150 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.88 c |
| 200 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 1.18 c |
| 250 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 1.47 c |
| 300 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.76 c |
| 400 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 tsp | 2.35 c |
| 500 g | 2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 2.94 c |
| 750 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 4.41 c |
| 1000 g | 5 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 5.88 c |
How to Measure White Chocolate Chips Accurately
Scoop white chips into the cup and level flush. Manufactured with identical mold dimensions to standard semisweet chips, a level cup weighs 170 grams.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170274; Guittard Chocolate Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- White chocolate macadamia nut cookies
- Blondies
- Festive bark and drizzling
- Holiday snack mixes
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Chopped white chocolate baking bar at 1:1 weight (170g).
- Semisweet or milk chocolate chips at 1:1 weight.
White Chocolate Chips Measuring FAQs
Is white chocolate real chocolate? ▾
True white chocolate contains at least 20% cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar, but contains no dark cocoa solids (cocoa mass).
Why does white chocolate seize more easily than dark chocolate when melted? ▾
White chocolate has a lower melting point (86°F–90°F / 30°C–32°C) and higher sugar content, making it highly sensitive to scorching and moisture.