How Much Is 5 Cups of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
5 cups of kosher salt (morton) weighs 1,205.00 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 5 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 cups of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 5 × 241 = 1,205g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Always check which salt brand your recipe specifies. Substituting one for another by volume can double or halve the salt content.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 cups of kosher salt (morton) (1,205g) is close in weight to a bottle of wine (1,200g).
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?
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?
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.