120 Grams Salt to Cups

0.42 cups 3/8 cup(s) of Salt

120g ÷ 288g/cup = 0.42 cups

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About Salt

Fine table salt or kosher salt used to season food.

Standard measurement: 1 cup of Salt = 288g.
Category: Other.

Salt Grams to Cups Conversion Table

Grams Cups (decimal) Cups (fraction)
10g 0.03 0.03
25g 0.09 1/8
50g 0.17 1/8
75g 0.26 1/4
100g 0.35 1/3
125g 0.43 3/8
150g 0.52 1/2
175g 0.61 5/8
200g 0.69 2/3
250g 0.87 7/8
300g 1.04 1.04
400g 1.39 1 3/8
500g 1.74 1 3/4
750g 2.6 2 5/8
1000g 3.47 3 1/2

120g of Other Ingredients

Because different ingredients have different densities, 120g is a different number of cups depending on what you are measuring.

Ingredient120g in Cupsg per Cup
All-Purpose Flour 1 120.00g
Almond Flour 1 1/4 96.00g
Almonds 7/8 143.00g
Baking Powder 1/2 230.00g
Baking Soda 1/2 230.00g
Banana 1/2 225.00g
Blueberries 3/4 148.00g
Bread Flour 0.94 127.00g
Broccoli 1 1/3 91.00g
Brown Sugar 1/2 220.00g
Butter 1/2 227.00g
Cake Flour 1.05 114.00g
Carrots 7/8 128.00g
Cauliflower 1 3/8 85.00g
Cherries 3/4 154.00g
Chocolate Chips 2/3 170.00g
Cocoa Powder 1 3/8 85.00g
Coconut Flour 1 1/8 112.00g
Corn 3/4 154.00g
Cornstarch 7/8 128.00g
Cranberries 1 1/4 100.00g
Cream Cheese 1/2 232.00g
Diced Tomatoes 2/3 180.00g
Grapes 3/4 151.00g
Honey 1/3 340.00g
Mango 3/4 165.00g
Maple Syrup 3/8 322.00g
Milk 1/2 245.00g
Oats 1 1/3 90.00g
Olive Oil 1/2 216.00g
Peanut Butter 1/2 258.00g
Peas 7/8 145.00g
Powdered Sugar 1 120.00g
Raspberries 0.98 123.00g
Rice 5/8 195.00g
Salt 3/8 288.00g
Shredded Cabbage 1 3/4 70.00g
Shredded Coconut 1 1/4 93.00g
Spinach 4 30.00g
Strawberries 3/4 152.00g
Sugar 5/8 200.00g
Vegetable Oil 1/2 218.00g
Walnuts 1.03 117.00g
Water 1/2 237.00g
Whole Wheat Flour 1 120.00g
Yogurt 1/2 245.00g

Tips for Measuring Salt

scaleUse a Kitchen Scale

For the most accurate results when measuring Salt, use a digital kitchen scale. Measuring by weight (120g) is always more precise than measuring by volume (0.42 cups).

coffeeCup Measurement Method

When using a measuring cup for Salt, spoon it into the cup and level off the top with a straight edge. Do not pack or shake, as this can significantly alter the weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • help_outline How much does 1 cup of salt weigh?
    1 cup of fine table salt weighs approximately 288 grams.
  • help_outline How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?
    1 teaspoon of fine salt is approximately 6 grams.
  • help_outline How many cups is 120g of Salt?
    120 grams of Salt equals approximately 0.42 cups (3/8). This is calculated by dividing 120g by the standard measurement of 288g per cup.
  • help_outline Is 120g of Salt the same as 0.42 cups?
    Yes. Using the standard density of Salt (288g per cup), 120 grams converts to exactly 0.42 cups. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
  • help_outline How do I measure 120g of Salt without a scale?
    You can use measuring cups. 120g of Salt is approximately 3/8 cup(s). Fill your measuring cup to the 3/8 line using the spoon-and-level method for best accuracy.
  • help_outline Why does Salt weigh 288g per cup?
    Each ingredient has a different density. Salt is measured at 288 grams per standard US cup based on culinary standards. Packing, sifting, and humidity can slightly affect this value.

What Is 120 Grams of Salt in Cups?

When a recipe calls for 120 grams of Salt, this equals approximately 0.42 cups or 3/8 cup(s). This conversion uses the standard culinary measurement of 288g per cup for Salt.

Different ingredients have different densities, which is why grams to cups conversions vary by ingredient. Salt at 288g/cup is one of the Other essentials that every baker should know. Using weight measurements (grams) instead of volume (cups) improves baking accuracy significantly.