How Much Is 2 Ounces of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Cups?
2 ounces of kosher salt (morton) equals 0.24 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 2 ounces of kosher salt (morton)
- Convert ounces to grams: 2 × 28.35 = 56.70g
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 56.70g ÷ 241g/cup = 0.24 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (2 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.12 cups | 0.11 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.24 cups | 0.22 cups | 0.20 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.35 cups | 0.33 cups | 0.29 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.47 cups | 0.45 cups | 0.39 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.59 cups | 0.56 cups | 0.49 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 8 ounces | 0.94 cups | 0.89 cups | 0.78 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.18 cups | 1.11 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.41 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 16 ounces | 1.88 cups | 1.78 cups | 1.57 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.