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SpicesDried Ocimum basilicum. A shadow of fresh basil — sweet and grassy notes survive drying, but the bright top notes are lost.
Properties
Density Index
0.25 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
60g
Texture
Dry leafy
Category
Spice
Top Substitute
Fresh Basil
Use 3 tbsp fresh per 1 tbsp dried
Add at the end of cooking. Always brighter than dried.
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Conversion
Dried Basil cups to grams
1 cup = 60g
Conversion
Dried Basil grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Dried Basil tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Fresh Basil
Use 3 tbsp fresh per 1 tbsp dried for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 15.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 20.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 30.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 60.0 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 90.0 grams |
| 2 cups | 120 grams |
| 3 cups | 180 grams |
| 4 cups | 240 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.25 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Dried Basil equals 59.1 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Dried Basil
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Substitutions for Dried Basil
Storage Tips
Airtight container, away from light. 1 year before flavour fades to dust.
Baking Science
Eugenol and linalool drive the aroma; both are volatile and degrade with light and time. Best added in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Always crumble between fingers to release the oils.
Recipe Context
For spice cakes: over-measuring can create bitterness quickly.
For cookies: spice potency changes by brand and age.
For blends: weight helps maintain repeatable flavor profile.
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.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup dried basil = 60g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 54g-66g per cup (10% band).
Why this happens: particle size and settling vary across brands and freshness windows.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of dried basil?
1 cup of dried basil weighs 60 grams.
What can I substitute for dried basil?
Fresh Basil (3 tbsp fresh per 1 tbsp dried), Dried Oregano (1:1)