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Essential for cup-to-gram accuracy and repeatable bakes.
Shop scales ↗Fine-grained salt evaporated from seawater. Measures like table salt spoon-for-spoon; the trace minerals matter for finishing, not for baking chemistry.
Properties
Density Index
1.22 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
292g
Texture
Dry
Category
Baking
Top Substitute
Table Salt
Use 1:1
Interchangeable in baking. Table salt usually carries iodine and anti-caking agents; flavor difference is negligible in dough.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 73.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 96.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 146 grams |
| 1 cups | 292 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 438 grams |
| 2 cups | 584 grams |
| 3 cups | 876 grams |
| 4 cups | 1168 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 1.22 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Sea Salt (fine) equals 289 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Advertisement
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Substitutions for Sea Salt (fine)
Table Salt
excellent1:1
Interchangeable in baking. Table salt usually carries iodine and anti-caking agents; flavor difference is negligible in dough.
Both are dense, fine sodium chloride crystals with near-identical packing, so volume measures match.
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
goodUse 2x the volume (1 tsp fine sea salt = 2 tsp Diamond Crystal)
Kosher flakes pack loosely — double the volume to match the salt content, or match by weight.
Diamond Crystal's hollow flakes hold roughly half the mass per spoon of fine dense crystals.
Storage Tips
Cool, dry place. Indefinite shelf life; may clump in humidity without anti-caking agents.
Baking Science
Fine sea salt's small, dense crystals pack like table salt, so it swaps 1:1 by volume. Coarse and flaky sea salts weigh far less per spoon — for those, weigh instead of scooping, or treat them like kosher salt.
Recipe Context
For chemical leavening: small weight changes alter rise and browning.
For quick breads: over-leavening can cause collapse after oven spring.
For cookies: balance leavening with acid source for predictable spread.
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.
- Expired leaveners can underperform even when measured correctly.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup sea salt (fine) = 292g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 274g-310g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: fine powders and leaveners settle during storage, changing cup density.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of sea salt (fine)?
1 cup of sea salt (fine) weighs 292 grams.
What can I substitute for sea salt (fine)?
Table Salt (1:1), Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) (Use 2x the volume (1 tsp fine sea salt = 2 tsp Diamond Crystal))
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Reference
See sea salt (fine) in the full measurement table
Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for all ingredients, sourced and cross-checked.