How Much Is 9 Grams of Table Salt in Cups?
9 grams of table salt equals 0.03 cups. Table salt has a density of 288g 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 9 grams of table salt
- 1 cup of table salt = 288g
- 9g ÷ 288g/cup = 0.03 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting table salt for kosher salt by volume, use roughly half the amount. For precision, convert by weight (grams) instead.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (9 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.01 cups |
| 9 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.09 cups | 0.08 cups | 0.07 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.17 cups | 0.16 cups | 0.14 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.26 cups | 0.25 cups | 0.22 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.35 cups | 0.33 cups | 0.29 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.52 cups | 0.49 cups | 0.43 cups |
| 200 grams | 0.69 cups | 0.66 cups | 0.58 cups |
| 250 grams | 0.87 cups | 0.82 cups | 0.72 cups |
| 500 grams | 1.74 cups | 1.64 cups | 1.45 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.
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.