Standard teardrop-shaped baking chocolate designed to hold its shape during oven baking. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 175g per US Customary Cup (0.74 g/mL).
Technique note: Pour or scoop into dry measuring cup until level with the rim.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) = 175 grams (USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170273)).
Pour or scoop into dry measuring cup until level with the rim.
Culinary Science Tip: Mini chocolate chips pack tighter (~185g per cup), while jumbo chocolate chunks weigh ~165g.
Standard source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170273)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21.9 g | 0.77 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 43.8 g | 1.55 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 58.3 g | 2.06 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 87.5 g | 3.09 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 116.7 g | 4.12 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 131.3 g | 4.63 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 175 g | 6.17 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 218.8 g | 7.72 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 262.5 g | 9.26 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 350 g | 12.35 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 525 g | 18.52 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.9 tbsp | 0.06 cups | 0.9 tbsp |
| 25 g | 2.3 tbsp | 0.14 cups | 2.3 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups | 0.29 cups | 4.6 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.43 cups | 0.43 cups | 6.9 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.57 cups | 0.57 cups | 9.1 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.69 cups | 0.69 cups | 11 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.71 cups | 0.71 cups | 11.4 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.86 cups | 0.86 cups | 13.7 tbsp |
| 175 g | 1 cup | 1 cups | 16 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.14 cups | 1.14 cups | 18.3 tbsp |
| 225 g | 1.29 cups | 1.29 cups | 20.6 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.43 cups | 1.43 cups | 22.9 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.71 cups | 1.71 cups | 27.4 tbsp |
| 350 g | 2 cups | 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
| 400 g | 2.29 cups | 2.29 cups | 36.6 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.86 cups | 2.86 cups | 45.7 tbsp |
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