How to measure it
Pour the oil slowly and allow the surface to settle before reading the mark.
For a cake measured by weight, pour directly into the tared bowl so no oil stays in the measuring cup.
Convert a different amountVegetable oil
One US cup of vegetable oil weighs approximately 198 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 198 g |
| ½ US cup | 99 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 66 g |
| ¼ US cup | 49.5 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 12.4 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 4.1 g |
Original chart entry “Vegetable oil” — 1 US cup weighs approximately 198 g.
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.