How Much Is 0.66 Cups of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) in Ounces?
0.66 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) equals 3.35 oz. Kosher salt (diamond crystal) has a density of 144g per cup (144g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.66 cups of honey would be 7.92 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.66 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (diamond crystal) = 144g
- 0.66 × 144 = 95.04g
- Convert grams to ounces: 95.04 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs 144g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (diamond crystal) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.66 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.66 cups of kosher salt (diamond crystal) (95.04g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.27 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.53 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.68 oz | 1.77 oz | 2.01 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.54 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.05 oz |
| 0.66 cups | 3.35 oz | 3.54 oz | 4.03 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.81 oz | 4.03 oz | 4.58 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.08 oz | 5.37 oz | 6.10 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 7.62 oz | 8.05 oz | 9.15 oz |
| 2 cups | 10.16 oz | 10.73 oz | 12.20 oz |
| 3 cups | 15.24 oz | 16.10 oz | 18.30 oz |
| 4 cups | 20.32 oz | 21.47 oz | 24.40 oz |
| 5 cups | 25.40 oz | 26.84 oz | 30.50 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.