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2 Cups of Shredded Coconut in Grams

2 cups of shredded coconut = 170 grams

That's 170 g, or 6 oz by weight.

2 cups of shredded coconut in other units

Grams
170
Ounces
6
Metric cups (250 ml)
1.89
Tablespoons
32
Milliliters
473

Shredded Coconut converter

2 cups = 170 grams

How to convert cups of shredded coconut to grams

One level US cup of shredded coconut weighs about 85 g. Multiply: 2 × 85 = 170 g.

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means.

Shredded Coconut: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup11 grams
1/4 cup21 grams
1/3 cup28 grams
1/2 cup43 grams
2/3 cup57 grams
3/4 cup64 grams
1 cup85 grams
1 1/4 cups106 grams
1 1/2 cups128 grams
2 cups170 grams
2 1/2 cups213 grams
3 cups255 grams
4 cups340 grams

2 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Cocoa Powder170 grams
Chocolate Chips340 grams
Peanut Butter516 grams
Chopped Walnuts240 grams
Chopped Pecans226 grams
Whole Almonds286 grams
Raisins300 grams
Dried Cranberries240 grams
Mini Marshmallows100 grams
All-Purpose Flour250 grams
Bread Flour254 grams
Almond Flour192 grams
Granulated Sugar400 grams
Brown Sugar440 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 2 cups of shredded coconut?

2 cups of shredded coconut is 170 grams, based on 85 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 cups of shredded coconut would be 180 g.

Should I weigh shredded coconut or measure it by volume?

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.