Kitchen Index

Olive oil

One US cup of olive oil weighs approximately 200 grams.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup200 g
½ US cup100 g
⅓ US cup66.7 g
¼ US cup50 g
1 US tablespoon12.5 g
1 US teaspoon4.2 g

How to measure it

Place the jug on a flat surface and read the level at eye height.

For a dressing made directly in a jar, tare the jar between the vinegar and oil additions.

Convert a different amount

Original chart entry “Olive oil” — ¼ US cups weighs approximately 50 g.

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.