How Much Is 1 Cup of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
1 cup of kosher salt (morton) equals 241.00 g. Kosher salt (morton) has a density of 241g per cup (241g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of all-purpose flour would be 125.16 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 1 × 241 = 241g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of kosher salt (morton), just remember: 241g. Double it for 2 cups (482g), halve it for a half cup (120.5g).
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (morton) weighs 241g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) (241g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
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?
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?
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.