How Much Is 2.36 Cups of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) in Grams?
Converting 2.36 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) to grams gives 339.84 g. One cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs 144g, so 2.36 cups is 2.36 × 144 = 339.84g. This conversion is specific to kosher salt (diamond crystal) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.36 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) = 144g
- 2.36 × 144 = 339.84g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (diamond crystal) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.36 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.36 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) (339.84g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
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 |
| 1.5 cups | 216.00 g | 228.24 g | 259.41 g |
| 2 cups | 288.00 g | 304.33 g | 345.87 g |
| 2.36 cups | 339.84 g | 359.11 g | 408.13 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?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
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.