130 Grams of Table Salt to Cups
Ingredient
Table Salt
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.45 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 7.2
- Teaspoons
- 21.7
- Milliliters
- 107 ml
130 grams of table salt = 0.45 cups (½ cup / 7.2 tablespoons)
Table Salt has a density of approximately 288g per cup. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.7 |
| 125g | 0.43 | ⅜ | 6.9 |
| 130g | 0.45 | ½ | 7.2 |
| 140g | 0.49 | ½ | 7.8 |
| 150g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 |
Bakers reach for table salt in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 130 grams of table salt in cups?+
130 grams of table salt is 0.45 cups (½ cup), or 7.2 tablespoons.
How do I measure 130 grams of table salt without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 7.2 tablespoons instead.