How Much Is 0.5 Cups of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
0.5 cups of kosher salt (morton) weighs 120.50 g. This is based on kosher salt (morton) having a density of 241g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.5 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.5 cups of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 0.5 × 241 = 120.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Half measures: take the weight of 1 cup (241g) and divide by 2.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.5 cups of kosher salt (morton) (120.5g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 60.25 g | 63.67 g | 72.36 g |
| 0.33 cups | 79.53 g | 84.04 g | 95.51 g |
| 0.5 cups | 120.50 g | 127.33 g | 144.71 g |
| 0.75 cups | 180.75 g | 191.00 g | 217.07 g |
| 1 cup | 241.00 g | 254.66 g | 289.43 g |
| 1.5 cups | 361.50 g | 381.99 g | 434.14 g |
| 2 cups | 482.00 g | 509.32 g | 578.86 g |
| 3 cups | 723.00 g | 763.99 g | 868.29 g |
| 4 cups | 964.00 g | 1,018.65 g | 1,157.72 g |
| 5 cups | 1,205.00 g | 1,273.31 g | 1,447.15 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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.