How Much Is 1 Cup of Vegetable Oil in Grams?
1 cup of vegetable oil weighs 218.00 g. This is based on vegetable oil having a density of 218g 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 1 cup.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of vegetable oil = 218g
- 1 × 218 = 218g
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 vegetable oil, just remember: 218g. Double it for 2 cups (436g), halve it for a half cup (109g).
Measuring Tip
Oils are lighter than water, so the same volume weighs less. Pour slowly into the measuring cup for accuracy, and wipe any drips from the outside before reading.
Vegetable Oil at Different Amounts
How vegetable oil scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of vegetable oil (218g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Vegetable Oil
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 54.50 g | 57.59 g | 65.45 g |
| 0.33 cups | 71.94 g | 76.02 g | 86.40 g |
| 0.5 cups | 109.00 g | 115.18 g | 130.90 g |
| 0.75 cups | 163.50 g | 172.77 g | 196.36 g |
| 1 cup | 218.00 g | 230.36 g | 261.81 g |
| 1.5 cups | 327.00 g | 345.54 g | 392.71 g |
| 2 cups | 436.00 g | 460.72 g | 523.62 g |
| 3 cups | 654.00 g | 691.07 g | 785.42 g |
| 4 cups | 872.00 g | 921.43 g | 1,047.23 g |
| 5 cups | 1,090.00 g | 1,151.79 g | 1,309.04 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.