How Much Is 0.36 Cups of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
0.36 cups of kosher salt (morton) equals 3.06 oz. 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, 0.36 cups of all-purpose flour would be 1.59 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.36 cups of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 0.36 × 241 = 86.76g
- Convert grams to ounces: 86.76 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.06 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (0.36 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.36 cups of kosher salt (morton) (86.76g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.13 oz | 2.25 oz | 2.55 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.81 oz | 2.96 oz | 3.37 oz |
| 0.36 cups | 3.06 oz | 3.23 oz | 3.68 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.25 oz | 4.49 oz | 5.10 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.38 oz | 6.74 oz | 7.66 oz |
| 1 cup | 8.50 oz | 8.98 oz | 10.21 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 12.75 oz | 13.47 oz | 15.31 oz |
| 2 cups | 17.00 oz | 17.97 oz | 20.42 oz |
| 3 cups | 25.50 oz | 26.95 oz | 30.63 oz |
| 4 cups | 34.00 oz | 35.93 oz | 40.84 oz |
| 5 cups | 42.51 oz | 44.91 oz | 51.05 oz |
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 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.