How Much Is 4 Cups of Raisins in Grams?
4 cups of raisins weighs 580.00 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 4 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 cups of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 4 × 145 = 580g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (4 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 cups of raisins (580g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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.