How Much Is 2 Cups of Egg Yolks in Grams?
2 cups of egg yolks equals 506.00 g. Egg yolks has a density of 253g per cup (253g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 250.32 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of egg yolks
- 1 cup of egg yolks = 253g
- 2 × 253 = 506g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 cups is just double the single-cup weight. 1 cup = 253g, so 2 = 506g.
Measuring Tip
Carton egg whites and yolks have very consistent density, making them easier to measure by volume than freshly separated eggs. If your recipe calls for a specific gram amount, carton products are the most predictable.
Egg Yolks at Different Amounts
How egg yolks scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of egg yolks (506g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
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 |
| 1.5 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?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.