How Much Is 1.18 Cups of Egg Yolks in Grams?
1.18 cups of egg yolks weighs 298.54 g. This is based on egg yolks having a density of 253g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.18 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.18 cups of egg yolks
- 1 cup of egg yolks = 253g
- 1.18 × 253 = 298.54g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
One large egg white weighs approximately 30g and one large egg yolk weighs approximately 17g. Weighing separated eggs is more reliable than counting, since individual eggs vary in size.
Egg Yolks at Different Amounts
How egg yolks scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.18 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.18 cups of egg yolks (298.54g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Egg Yolks
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 63.25 g | 66.84 g | 75.96 g |
| 0.33 cups | 83.49 g | 88.22 g | 100.27 g |
| 0.5 cups | 126.50 g | 133.67 g | 151.92 g |
| 0.75 cups | 189.75 g | 200.51 g | 227.88 g |
| 1 cup | 253.00 g | 267.34 g | 303.84 g |
| 1.18 cups | 298.54 g | 315.46 g | 358.53 g |
| 1.5 cups | 379.50 g | 401.01 g | 455.76 g |
| 2 cups | 506.00 g | 534.68 g | 607.68 g |
| 3 cups | 759.00 g | 802.03 g | 911.52 g |
| 4 cups | 1,012.00 g | 1,069.37 g | 1,215.36 g |
| 5 cups | 1,265.00 g | 1,336.71 g | 1,519.21 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.