How Much Is 18 Grams of Shredded Coconut in Teaspoons?
18 grams of shredded coconut equals 10.80 tsp. Shredded coconut has a density of 80g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 grams of shredded coconut
- 1 cup of shredded coconut = 80g
- 18g ÷ 80g/cup = 0.23 cups × 48 = 10.80 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Toast shredded coconut before adding to recipes for richer flavor. Toasting does not significantly change the weight.
Shredded Coconut at Different Amounts
How shredded coconut scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (18 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Shredded Coconut
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 3.00 tsp | 2.96 tsp | 2.50 tsp |
| 10 grams | 6.00 tsp | 5.91 tsp | 5.00 tsp |
| 18 grams | 10.80 tsp | 10.65 tsp | 8.99 tsp |
| 25 grams | 15.00 tsp | 14.79 tsp | 12.49 tsp |
| 50 grams | 30.00 tsp | 29.57 tsp | 24.98 tsp |
| 75 grams | 45.00 tsp | 44.36 tsp | 37.47 tsp |
| 100 grams | 60.00 tsp | 59.15 tsp | 49.96 tsp |
| 150 grams | 90.00 tsp | 88.72 tsp | 74.95 tsp |
| 200 grams | 120.00 tsp | 118.30 tsp | 99.93 tsp |
| 250 grams | 150.00 tsp | 147.87 tsp | 124.91 tsp |
| 500 grams | 300.00 tsp | 295.74 tsp | 249.82 tsp |
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 Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.