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Basil (Dried Leaves) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Basil (Dried Leaves) from grams to cups using 45g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Condition: Flakes gently scooped and leveled • 45g per 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)
2 1/4 cups (2.22)

Kitchen measure: 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1.5 tsp (35.6 tbsp)

100 grams of Basil (Dried Leaves) equals approximately 2 1/4 cups (US Customary Cup).

35.6 Tablespoons
106.7 Teaspoons
525.8 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Dried crushed leaves of Ocimum basilicum with sweet anise and peppery warmth for long-simmered tomato marinara sauces.

Bulk Density: 0.190 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 45 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 2.81 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 0.94 grams
Measurement Condition: Flakes gently scooped and leveled
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: 45g per cup.

Chef's Culinary Technique

Add dried basil early in the simmering process of tomato sauce, but reserve fresh basil leaves for stirring in right at the end.

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171338)

Basil (Dried Leaves) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Basil (Dried Leaves).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Dried Basil (10g) 10g 1/4 (0.22 cups) 3.6 tbsp 10.7 tsp
Dried Basil (25g) 25g 0.56 (0.56 cups) 8.9 tbsp 26.7 tsp
Dried Basil (50g) 50g 1 1/8 (1.11 cups) 17.8 tbsp 53.3 tsp
Dried Basil (75g) 75g 1 2/3 (1.67 cups) 26.7 tbsp 80.0 tsp
Dried Basil (100g) 100g 2 1/4 (2.22 cups) 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp
Dried Basil (125g) 125g 2 3/4 (2.78 cups) 44.4 tbsp 133.3 tsp
Dried Basil (150g) 150g 3 1/3 (3.33 cups) 53.3 tbsp 160.0 tsp
Dried Basil (175g) 175g 3 7/8 (3.89 cups) 62.2 tbsp 186.7 tsp
Dried Basil (200g) 200g 4.44 (4.44 cups) 71.1 tbsp 213.3 tsp
Dried Basil (225g) 225g 5 (5 cups) 80.0 tbsp 240.0 tsp
Dried Basil (250g) 250g 5.56 (5.56 cups) 88.9 tbsp 266.7 tsp
Dried Basil (300g) 300g 6 2/3 (6.67 cups) 106.7 tbsp 320.0 tsp
Dried Basil (400g) 400g 8 7/8 (8.89 cups) 142.2 tbsp 426.7 tsp
Dried Basil (500g) 500g 11 1/8 (11.11 cups) 177.8 tbsp 533.3 tsp

Basil (Dried Leaves) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Basil (Dried Leaves).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Dried Basil 11g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Dried Basil 15g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Dried Basil 23g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Dried Basil 30g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Dried Basil 34g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Dried Basil 45g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Dried Basil 68g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Dried Basil 90g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Basil (Dried Leaves)?

One standard US Customary cup of Basil (Dried Leaves) weighs approximately 45 grams under standard measurement conditions (Flakes gently scooped and leveled).

How do I measure Basil (Dried Leaves) accurately without a scale?

Add dried basil early in the simmering process of tomato sauce, but reserve fresh basil leaves for stirring in right at the end. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171338).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Basil (Dried Leaves)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Basil (Dried Leaves), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 2.81 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 0.94 grams.

What is the bulk density of Basil (Dried Leaves)?

The bulk density of Basil (Dried Leaves) is 0.190 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.