How Much Is 2 Cups of Raisins in Grams?
2 cups of raisins weighs 290.00 g. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g 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 2 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 2 × 145 = 290g
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 = 145g, so 2 = 290g.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of raisins (290g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 36.25 g | 38.30 g | 43.53 g |
| 0.33 cups | 47.85 g | 50.56 g | 57.47 g |
| 0.5 cups | 72.50 g | 76.61 g | 87.07 g |
| 0.75 cups | 108.75 g | 114.91 g | 130.60 g |
| 1 cup | 145.00 g | 153.22 g | 174.14 g |
| 1.5 cups | 217.50 g | 229.83 g | 261.21 g |
| 2 cups | 290.00 g | 306.44 g | 348.28 g |
| 3 cups | 435.00 g | 459.66 g | 522.41 g |
| 4 cups | 580.00 g | 612.88 g | 696.55 g |
| 5 cups | 725.00 g | 766.10 g | 870.69 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?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.