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Cups to Grams: Vanilla extract

One US cup of vanilla extract weighs 208 grams when 4.3 g per tsp. Every other measure is below, in both directions.

1 cup of vanilla extract

208 g

≈ 7.34 oz · 4.3 g per tsp

Data & method: Density measured rather than taken from the King Arthur chart — see “Where this number comes from” below. Every number is checked by an automated test against its source. How we calculate →

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208 g

Vanilla extract: 208 g per cup (4.3 g per tsp)

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Vanilla extract — cups to grams chart

Vanilla extract Grams Ounces
¼ cup 52 g 1.83 oz
⅓ cup 69 g 2.45 oz
½ cup 104 g 3.67 oz
⅔ cup 139 g 4.89 oz
¾ cup 156 g 5.5 oz
1 cup 208 g 7.34 oz
1½ cups 312 g 11.01 oz
2 cups 416 g 14.67 oz
3 cups 624 g 22.01 oz
1 tablespoon 13 g 0.46 oz
1 teaspoon 4.3 g 0.15 oz

Grams to cups: vanilla extract

Working the other way — a recipe in grams, and cups are what you have in the drawer:

Grams of vanilla extract Cups (approx.)
50 g ¼ cups
100 g ½ cups
125 g ⅝ cups
200 g 1 cups
250 g 1⅙ cups
500 g 2⅜ cups

Where this number comes from

Most of our weights are the King Arthur Baking chart figure, unchanged. This one is not, and it is worth saying why: Physical density: vanilla extract is ~35% alcohol, so it is lighter than water at ~0.88 g/ml.

We would rather publish the number your scale will agree with and show our reasoning than quote a familiar chart that rounds the physics away. Every value we don't depart on is locked to the chart by a test, so this list stays short and deliberate — you can read all of them on the methodology page.

Why the measuring method matters

The 208 g figure assumes vanilla extract measured 4.3 g per tsp. Volume measurement is sensitive to how the cup is filled — packing or scooping changes how much fits, which is why the same "1 cup" can vary noticeably between two bakers. A scale removes the variable entirely, and it is the reason professional recipes are written in weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of vanilla extract?

One US cup of vanilla extract weighs 208 grams (about 7.34 ounces), measured 4.3 g per tsp. Physical density: vanilla extract is ~35% alcohol, so it is lighter than water at ~0.88 g/ml. We publish the reason rather than the chart figure because it is what your scale will actually read.

How many grams is a tablespoon of vanilla extract?

A tablespoon of vanilla extract is about 13 grams, since one cup holds 16 tablespoons. A teaspoon is about 4.3 grams.

How many cups is 250 g of vanilla extract?

250 grams of vanilla extract is about 1⅙ cups (250 ÷ 208). Weighing is more reliable than measuring by cup, because how you fill the cup changes the amount.

Does how I measure vanilla extract change the weight?

Yes — this figure assumes 4.3 g per tsp. Scooping straight from the bag compacts vanilla extract and can add a noticeable amount of extra weight per cup, which is exactly why recipes written in grams are more repeatable.