Fish Sauce — Cups to Grams

1 cup of fish sauce = 255 grams

1 cup of fish sauce weighs approximately 255 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

Fish Sauce Converter

Result

255 g

How to Measure Fish Sauce Correctly

Fish sauce should be measured in a liquid measuring cup or with measuring spoons for small amounts. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale. A little goes a long way — start with small amounts and taste as you go.

Understanding Fish Sauce Measurements

Fish sauce is a fermented condiment made from fish and salt. One cup of fish sauce weighs approximately 255 grams. It's a liquid but denser than water due to its high salt content. It has a strong, pungent aroma but adds incredible depth when used in cooking.

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Fish sauce is used in Southeast Asian cooking, particularly Thai and Vietnamese dishes. It adds umami and saltiness to curries, stir-fries, and dipping sauces. It's essential in pad Thai, pho, and many Southeast Asian recipes. If you need a substitute, see our Fish Sauce substitution guide.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store fish sauce at room temperature in a cool, dark place. It has an almost indefinite shelf life due to its high salt content. If it develops an off smell (beyond its normal pungent aroma) or changes colour significantly, replace it.

Need to convert fish sauce to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

Related Ingredients

Fish Sauce Conversion Table

AmountGramsOunces
1 teaspoon5.31g0.19 oz
1 tablespoon15.9g0.56 oz
¼ cup63.8g2.25 oz
⅓ cup85g3 oz
½ cup128g4.5 oz
⅔ cup170g6 oz
¾ cup191g6.75 oz
1 cup255g8.99 oz
1½ cups383g13.5 oz
2 cups510g18 oz

Need a Substitute?

Out of fish sauce? We've got 2 tested alternatives with exact ratios.

Soy Sauce(1:1)
Worcestershire Sauce(1:1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of fish sauce?
One US cup of fish sauce weighs approximately 255 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.
How many tablespoons in a cup of fish sauce?
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of fish sauce weighs approximately 15.9 grams.
How do I measure fish sauce accurately?
For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale. When measuring by volume, spoon the fish sauce into the cup and level it off with a straight edge.
How many cups in 100g of fish sauce?
100 grams of fish sauce is approximately 0.39 US cups.

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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.