Spinach — Cups to Grams
1 cup fresh spinach = 30 grams | frozen chopped = 156 grams
Result
30grams
1 cup Spinach = 30 grams
Tablespoons15.8
Teaspoons50
Ounces1.06
Quick Conversion Table — Spinach
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 7.5 g | 3.95 tbsp | 12.5 tsp |
| ⅓ | 10 g | 5.26 tbsp | 16.7 tsp |
| ½ | 15 g | 7.89 tbsp | 25 tsp |
| ⅔ | 20 g | 10.5 tbsp | 33.3 tsp |
| ¾ | 22.5 g | 11.8 tbsp | 37.5 tsp |
| 1 | 30 g | 15.8 tbsp | 50 tsp |
| 1½ | 45 g | 23.7 tbsp | 75 tsp |
| 2 | 60 g | 31.6 tbsp | 100 tsp |
| 3 | 90 g | 47.4 tbsp | 150 tsp |
| 4 | 120 g | 63.2 tbsp | 200 tsp |
How to Measure Spinach in Cups
Fresh spinach leaves are loosely packed into the measuring cup — don't press them down. A loosely filled cup weighs only 30 grams because the leaves are mostly water and very light. Tightly packed fresh spinach can fit 40-50 grams per cup.
Frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and lightly squeezed weighs about 156 grams per cup — a huge difference from fresh. This matters enormously in smoothies, pasta dishes, and baked recipes. Use the calculator above to select the correct form and convert accurately.
Pro tip: For green smoothies, 1 cup (30g) of fresh spinach adds nutrition without significantly changing the flavor. For cooked dishes like spinach dip or pasta, frozen spinach is more economical — 1 box (283g) equals about 10 cups of fresh spinach.
Spinach Conversion Table (Fresh)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 8 g | 0.28 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 10 g | 0.35 oz |
| ½ cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 20 g | 0.71 oz |
| ¾ cup | 23 g | 0.81 oz |
| 1 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| 2 cups | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| 4 cups | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 6 cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 10 cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |