Bacon (chopped) — Cups to Grams
1 cup of bacon (chopped) = 150 grams
1 cup of bacon (chopped) weighs approximately 150 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.
Bacon (chopped) Converter
Result
150 g
How to Measure Bacon (chopped) Correctly
For raw chopped bacon, spoon into a dry cup and level if needed; the numbers here assume raw, chopped. For crumbled cooked bacon, cook first, then measure — don't use the raw cup weight. One slice of cooked streaky bacon is often about 8–10g depending on cut.
Understanding Bacon (chopped) Measurements
Bacon is often sold and prepped by slice or weight, but cup measures do come up — especially for chopped raw bacon in quiches, toppings and savoury bakes. The converter on this page uses raw, chopped bacon (about 150g per US cup), which matches how you'd fill a dry cup before cooking. Cooked, crumbled bacon weighs much less per cup — often around 100g — because fat renders and the meat shrinks. If your recipe means cooked crumbled bacon, measure it after cooking or use a scale.
Common Uses in Baking & Cooking
Bacon is used in cooking, particularly in breakfast dishes, salads, and as a flavour enhancer. It adds saltiness, smokiness, and richness. It's also used in baking, particularly in savoury pastries. If you need a substitute, see our Bacon (chopped) substitution guide.
Storage and Handling Tips
Store uncooked bacon in the refrigerator and use within 7 days of opening. Cooked bacon should be refrigerated and used within 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Need to convert bacon (chopped) to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.
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Bacon (chopped) Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.13g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 9.38g | 0.33 oz |
| ¼ cup | 37.5g | 1.32 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 50g | 1.76 oz |
| ½ cup | 75g | 2.65 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 100g | 3.53 oz |
| ¾ cup | 113g | 3.97 oz |
| 1 cup | 150g | 5.29 oz |
| 1½ cups | 225g | 7.94 oz |
| 2 cups | 300g | 10.6 oz |
Measurement Note
Raw, chopped.
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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.