How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Chocolate Chips?
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate morsels weighs 170 grams (6 ounces).
Direct Answer:
1 US Cup of Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) = 170 grams (6.00 oz)
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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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Weight equivalent: 170.0g (6.00 oz)
1 grams of Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 mL Volume (mL)
6.00 oz Ounces (Weight)
1 Cup of Chocolate Chips Across International Cup Standards
Compare the weight of 1 cup across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 170g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 172g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 180g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 204g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Japanese Cup (200 mL) | 144g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard)
Teardrop baking chips containing 45% to 55% cacao, formulated with less cocoa butter so they hold their iconic shape in 375°F ovens.
Chef's Culinary Tip:
1 standard US bag of chocolate chips (12 oz) equals exactly 2 cups (340g); a 6 oz bag equals 1 cup (170g).