Quick Answer
One US cup of shredded coconut (unsweetened) weighs about 95 grams. That works out to 5.94 g per tablespoon and 1.98 g per teaspoon. Flaked, not packed. Sweetened coconut ~100 g/cup. Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) = 95 g
- 1 tablespoon = 5.94 g
- 1 teaspoon = 1.98 g
- 1/2 cup = 47.5 g
- Flaked, not packed. Sweetened coconut ~100 g/cup.
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of shredded coconut (unsweetened)?
About 95 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. Flaked, not packed. Sweetened coconut ~100 g/cup.
How many grams in a tablespoon of shredded coconut (unsweetened)?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of shredded coconut (unsweetened) is about 5.94 grams. A teaspoon is 1.98 g.
Why does shredded coconut (unsweetened) weigh more (or less) than water?
Dry ingredients are weighed by how they pack into the cup volume. Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened) has an apparent density of about 0.40 g/mL - lighter than water - depending on particle size and air gaps.
How many cups is 100 g of shredded coconut (unsweetened)?
100 g ÷ 95 g/cup ≈ 1.05 cups - about roughly 1.1 cups. The reverse table on this page covers 25-1000 g.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate - volume measures vary with how you scoop, pack, and level, and brands differ by 5-15%. For cookies and cakes where ratios matter, grams are the professional standard. The tables here convert either direction.