J.R. S. answered 08/16/19
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
No way to answer this without more information. What is the volume of water, and the salt? Cups is a measure of volume. % can be volume or mass. 6% salt (by volume) means 6 mls in 100 mls of solution and 6% salt by mass is 6 grams of salt per 100 grams of solution and 6% (w/v) is 6 grams salt per 100 mls solution. We need more info to convert to cups.