How many grams in 1 cup of vegetable oil?
1 cup of vegetable oil weighs about 218 grams (7.7 oz). About 218 g per cup, similar to olive oil.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About vegetable oil
A neutral oil, often soybean, canola or sunflower, useful for baking and high-heat cooking.
Measuring tips for vegetable oil
- Weigh oil when you can, because it clings to cups.
- Choose a neutral oil when you want other flavours to lead.
- Never reuse oil that smells off or smokes.
What can replace vegetable oil?
Melted butter or olive oil can replace some oil in cakes, with a change in texture.
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How many grams are in 1 cup of vegetable oil?
About 218 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of vegetable oil?
About 109 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil weigh?
About 14 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.