Chopped Baking Chocolate: US Cups to Grams (g) & Ounces (oz) Conversion
Convert volumes of chopped baking chocolate (from bars or blocks) measured in US cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and imperial/US ounces (oz).
US Cups (Chopped Chocolate)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Ounces (oz) (approx. by weight)
1/4 cup
40-45 g
~1.4-1.6 oz
1/3 cup
53-60 g
~1.9-2.1 oz
1/2 cup
80-90 g
~2.8-3.2 oz
2/3 cup
107-120 g
~3.8-4.2 oz
3/4 cup
120-135 g
~4.2-4.8 oz
1 cup
160-180 g (often ~170g)
~5.6-6.3 oz (often ~6 oz)
Important Considerations for Chopped Chocolate:
The weight of 1 US cup of chopped chocolate can vary significantly based on the size of the chop (fine vs. coarse chunks). A common average for a medium chop is around **160-180 grams** (approximately 5.6-6.3 ounces).
This is generally similar to, or slightly less dense than, chocolate chips due to more irregular shapes and air pockets.
Different types of chocolate (e.g., dark, milk, white) have slightly different densities, but this chart provides a good general estimate for most baking chocolates.
For critical baking applications where chocolate content is key, measuring by weight is the most accurate method. Baking chocolate is often sold in bars with weights clearly marked.