1 tablespoon of Grated Coconut = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tbsp Grated Coconut
Equivalent to ≈ 5.0 g of grated coconut, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 1.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 2.9 tsp |
| Cup | 0.063 cup |
| Milliliter | 15 ml |
| Gram | 5.0 g |
About Grated Coconut
1 medium fresh coconut yields ≈ 400 g grated meat. Dried desiccated coconut is denser (0.40 g/ml) than fresh (0.33 g/ml) — adjust accordingly.
Storage: Fresh: refrigerate 1-2 days. Dried: airtight container, 6 months at room temp.
Common uses: Indonesian desserts, klepon, macaroons, topping, Indian curries.
Density: 0.33g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Grated Coconut
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of grated coconut?▾
1 tablespoon of grated coconut ≈ 5.0 grams, based on grated coconut density of 0.33 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure grated coconut with tablespoon?▾
1 medium fresh coconut yields ≈ 400 g grated meat. Dried desiccated coconut is denser (0.40 g/ml) than fresh (0.33 g/ml) — adjust accordingly.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of grated coconut?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.33 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc.
Why does 1 tablespoon of grated coconut not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Grated Coconut has a density of 0.33 g/ml, so 1 tbsp of grated coconut ≠ 1 tbsp of another ingredient by weight.