55 Grams of Table Salt to Cups
Ingredient
Table Salt
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.19 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 3.1
- Teaspoons
- 9.2
- Milliliters
- 45 ml
55 grams of table salt = 0.19 cups (¼ cup / 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| 50g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.8 |
| 55g | 0.19 | ¼ | 3.1 |
| 60g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 65g | 0.23 | ¼ | 3.6 |
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 55 grams of table salt in cups?+
55 grams of table salt is 0.19 cups (¼ cup), or 3.1 tablespoons.
How do I measure 55 grams of table salt without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 3.1 tablespoons instead.