Grams to Cups
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) Weight Reviewed

216 Grams of Olive Oil to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) equals 1 cup, or exactly 16 tablespoons.

For reliable recipe results, that equals 16.0 tablespoons or 48.0 teaspoons in US Customary Cup standards.

Density Note: Calibrated for Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) at a reference density of 216g per cup (0.913 g/mL).

Direct Answer

216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) = 1 cups

Decimal value: 1 cups • Practical kitchen fraction: 1 cups

Tablespoons 16.0 tbsp
Teaspoons 48.0 tsp
Grams per Cup 216g / cup
Bulk Density 0.913 g/mL
Calibrated Measurement Condition: Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)
Exact Formula

Calculation & Mathematical Derivation

To convert 216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) into US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Bulk Density)
Cups = 216g ÷ 216g/cup = 1 cups (kitchen fraction: 1 cups)
Tablespoons = 216g ÷ 13.50g/tbsp = 16.0 tablespoons

This calculation is calibrated specifically for Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) under standard kitchen conditions (sourced from International Olive Council Standard / USDA FDC ID 171413).

Technique Note: Density of olive oil at 20°C is 0.913 g/mL (216g per US customary cup).

216g of Olive Oil Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 216g 1 (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 216g 1 (0.99 cups) 15.8 tbsp 47.3 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 216g 0.95 (0.95 cups) 15.1 tbsp 45.4 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 216g 7/8 (0.83 cups) 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL) 216g 1 1/6 (1.18 cups) 18.9 tbsp 56.8 tsp

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Condition: Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) • Density of olive oil at 20°C is 0.913 g/mL (216g per US customary cup).
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
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Kitchen measure: 1 cup (16.0 tbsp)

216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).

16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 mL Volume (mL)
7.62 oz Ounces (Weight)
Culinary Technique

How to Measure 216g of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) Accurately

Cold-pressed natural oil extracted mechanically from olives with density of ~0.91 to 0.92 g/mL. Rich in monounsaturated oleic acid.

Pro Tip for Olive Oil:

Oil is ~10% lighter than water; 1 cup of olive oil weighs 216g compared to 236.6g for water.

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Authority & Verification

Scientific Methodology for Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)

The conversion calculations for Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) are derived from peer-reviewed laboratory bulk density measurements cataloged in International Olive Council Standard / USDA FDC ID 171413. Volume calculations assume a standard US Customary culinary cup of 236.588 mL (8 US fluid ounces). Because factors such as humidity, particle size distribution, and scooping compression alter volumetric yield, weighing on a calibrated digital scale remains the gold standard in professional baking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?

216 grams of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) equals 1 cups in standard US Customary measuring cups (1 cups), or 1 cups in US Legal.

How many tablespoons is 216g of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?

216g of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) equals approximately 16.0 tablespoons (or 48.0 teaspoons).

What is the density and measurement condition of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?

Under standard conditions (Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)), Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) weighs approximately 216 grams per US Customary cup (bulk density: 0.913 g/mL). Reference source: International Olive Council Standard / USDA FDC ID 171413.

How do I measure 216g of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) without a scale?

To measure 216g of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) without a scale, use 1 cups (or approximately 16.0 tablespoons). Always ensure Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) is measured as: Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C).