How Much Is 18 Grams of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Cups?
18 grams of kosher salt (morton) equals 0.07 cups. Kosher salt (morton) has a density of 241g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 grams of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 18g ÷ 241g/cup = 0.07 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (18 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 18 grams | 0.07 cups | 0.07 cups | 0.06 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.10 cups | 0.10 cups | 0.09 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.21 cups | 0.20 cups | 0.17 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.31 cups | 0.29 cups | 0.26 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.41 cups | 0.39 cups | 0.35 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.62 cups | 0.59 cups | 0.52 cups |
| 200 grams | 0.83 cups | 0.79 cups | 0.69 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.04 cups | 0.98 cups | 0.86 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.07 cups | 1.96 cups | 1.73 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.
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.