How Much Is 1.18 Cups of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) in Grams?
1.18 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) equals 169.92 g. Kosher salt (diamond crystal) has a density of 144g per cup (144g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.18 cups of honey would be 401.2 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.18 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) = 144g
- 1.18 × 144 = 169.92g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs 144g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (diamond crystal) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.18 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) (169.92g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 36.00 g | 38.04 g | 43.23 g |
| 0.33 cups | 47.52 g | 50.21 g | 57.07 g |
| 0.5 cups | 72.00 g | 76.08 g | 86.47 g |
| 0.75 cups | 108.00 g | 114.12 g | 129.70 g |
| 1 cup | 144.00 g | 152.16 g | 172.94 g |
| 1.18 cups | 169.92 g | 179.55 g | 204.07 g |
| 1.5 cups | 216.00 g | 228.24 g | 259.41 g |
| 2 cups | 288.00 g | 304.33 g | 345.87 g |
| 3 cups | 432.00 g | 456.49 g | 518.81 g |
| 4 cups | 576.00 g | 608.65 g | 691.75 g |
| 5 cups | 720.00 g | 760.82 g | 864.69 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.