40 Grams of Vegetable Oil to Cups
Ingredient
Vegetable Oil
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.18 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.9
- Teaspoons
- 8.8
- Milliliters
- 43 ml
40 grams of vegetable oil = 0.18 cups (⅛ cup / 2.9 tablespoons)
Vegetable Oil has a density of approximately 218g per cup. Canola, corn, and soybean oil sold as 'vegetable oil' vary by only a gram or two. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g | 0.14 | ⅛ | 2.2 |
| 35g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.6 |
| 40g | 0.18 | ⅛ | 2.9 |
| 45g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 50g | 0.23 | ¼ | 3.7 |
Bakers reach for vegetable oil 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 40 grams of vegetable oil in cups?+
40 grams of vegetable oil is 0.18 cups (⅛ cup), or 2.9 tablespoons.
How do I measure 40 grams of vegetable oil without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 2.9 tablespoons instead.