How Much Is 2.18 Cups of Coconut Oil in Grams?
2.18 cups of coconut oil equals 475.24 g. Coconut oil has a density of 218g per cup (218g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2.18 cups of all-purpose flour would be 272.85 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.18 cups of coconut oil
- 1 cup of coconut oil = 218g
- 2.18 × 218 = 475.24g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Oils are lighter than water, so the same volume weighs less. Pour slowly into the measuring cup for accuracy, and wipe any drips from the outside before reading.
Coconut Oil at Different Amounts
How coconut oil scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.18 cups of coconut oil (475.24g) is close in weight to a loaf of bread (450g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Oil
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 54.50 g | 57.59 g | 65.45 g |
| 0.33 cups | 71.94 g | 76.02 g | 86.40 g |
| 0.5 cups | 109.00 g | 115.18 g | 130.90 g |
| 0.75 cups | 163.50 g | 172.77 g | 196.36 g |
| 1 cup | 218.00 g | 230.36 g | 261.81 g |
| 1.5 cups | 327.00 g | 345.54 g | 392.71 g |
| 2 cups | 436.00 g | 460.72 g | 523.62 g |
| 2.18 cups | 475.24 g | 502.18 g | 570.74 g |
| 3 cups | 654.00 g | 691.07 g | 785.42 g |
| 4 cups | 872.00 g | 921.43 g | 1,047.23 g |
| 5 cups | 1,090.00 g | 1,151.79 g | 1,309.04 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.