Cooking Oil Weight & Volume Reference
Cooking oils are less dense than water. One cup of vegetable or canola oil weighs about 218 grams (7.7 oz). Olive oil is slightly heavier at about 216 grams per cup.
Weight Reference
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.5 g | 0.16 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 13.6 g | 0.48 oz |
| ¼ cup | 55 g | 1.94 oz |
| ½ cup | 109 g | 3.84 oz |
| 1 cup | 218 g | 7.69 oz |
Common Equivalents
1 cup vegetable oil = 218 g ≈ 237 mL
1 tablespoon oil = 13.6 g ≈ 15 mL
Measuring Notes
- Use a liquid measuring cup for oil.
- Oil weighs less than the same volume of water.
- Different oils (coconut, olive, canola) have very similar weights — the difference is negligible for baking.
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Butter Weight & Measurement Reference
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Honey Weight & Measurement Reference
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Milk Weight & Volume Reference
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