How Much Is 2 Cups of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
2 cups of kosher salt (morton) equals 17.00 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, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 8.83 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 2 × 241 = 482g
- Convert grams to ounces: 482 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.00 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 (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of kosher salt (morton) (482g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
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 |
| 0.5 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?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
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.