How Much Is 1.18 Cups of Table Salt in Ounces?
1.18 cups of table salt equals 11.99 oz. Table salt has a density of 288g per cup (288g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.18 cups of all-purpose flour would be 5.21 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.18 cups of table salt
- 1 cup of table salt = 288g
- 1.18 × 288 = 339.84g
- Convert grams to ounces: 339.84 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.99 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe was developed with kosher salt, using the same volume of table salt will over-season the dish. Always check which salt type your recipe specifies, or convert by weight.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.18 cups of table salt (339.84g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.54 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.05 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 3.35 oz | 3.54 oz | 4.03 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 5.08 oz | 5.37 oz | 6.10 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 7.62 oz | 8.05 oz | 9.15 oz |
| 1 cup | 10.16 oz | 10.73 oz | 12.20 oz |
| 1.18 cups | 11.99 oz | 12.67 oz | 14.40 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 15.24 oz | 16.10 oz | 18.30 oz |
| 2 cups | 20.32 oz | 21.47 oz | 24.40 oz |
| 3 cups | 30.48 oz | 32.20 oz | 36.60 oz |
| 4 cups | 40.64 oz | 42.94 oz | 48.80 oz |
| 5 cups | 50.79 oz | 53.67 oz | 61.00 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.