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SpicesDried Thymus vulgaris leaves. Slightly lemony, woody, with a clean herbal punch — backbone of French and Mediterranean cooking.
Properties
Density Index
0.30 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
72g
Texture
Dry leafy
Category
Spice
Top Substitute
Dried Oregano
Use 1:1
Stronger, more peppery. Works well in tomato-based dishes.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 18.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 24.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 36.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 72.0 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 108 grams |
| 2 cups | 144 grams |
| 3 cups | 216 grams |
| 4 cups | 288 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.3 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Dried Thyme equals 71.0 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 Thyme
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Storage Tips
Airtight container, cool dark place. 1-2 years before the volatile oils fade significantly.
Baking Science
Thymol provides antimicrobial and flavour properties. Holds up to long braises better than most dried herbs — add it early. Stems lose flavour fastest; strip the leaves if your jar has both.
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 thyme = 72g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 65g-79g 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 thyme?
1 cup of dried thyme weighs 72 grams.
What can I substitute for dried thyme?
Dried Oregano (1:1)