How Much Is 4.8 Cups of Raisins in Grams?
Converting 4.8 cups of raisins to grams gives 696.00 g. One cup of raisins weighs 145g, so 4.8 cups is 4.8 × 145 = 696g. This conversion is specific to raisins because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4.8 cups of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 4.8 × 145 = 696g
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 (4.8 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4.8 cups of raisins (696g) 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 |
| 4.8 cups | 696.00 g | 735.46 g | 835.86 g |
| 5 cups | 725.00 g | 766.10 g | 870.69 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
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.