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Essential for cup-to-gram accuracy and repeatable bakes.
Shop scales ↗Coconut Flour
Flours & GrainsMade from dried, defatted coconut meat. Extremely absorbent and high in fibre.
Reviewed by CupOrGram Editorial TeamData methodology: NIST-derived density references + recipe testing notesMethodology
Properties
Density Index
0.50 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
120g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Almond Flour
Use Use 4 cups almond flour per 1 cup coconut flour, reduce liquid
Much less absorbent. Significant recipe adjustment needed.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 29.6 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 39.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 59.1 grams |
| 1 cups | 118 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 177 grams |
| 2 cups | 237 grams |
| 3 cups | 355 grams |
| 4 cups | 473 grams |
Density: 0.5 g/ml
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Science Note: Precision within +/-0.002g
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Substitutions for Coconut Flour
Storage Tips
Airtight container. Lasts 6-12 months at room temperature.
Baking Science
Absorbs 3-4x its weight in liquid. Very high fibre content (39%). Requires more eggs and liquid than any other flour.
Recipe Context
For cakes: use weight to avoid dense crumb from over-measuring.
For bread: control hydration by weighing flour and liquids together.
For cookies: 10-20g extra flour can reduce spread noticeably.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Scooping directly from the bag compresses flour and can make bakes dry.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup coconut flour = 120g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 106g-134g per cup (12% band).
Why this happens: flours and grains compact differently based on scoop method, humidity, and grind fineness.