How Much Is 0.17 Cups of Steel Cut Oats in Grams?
0.17 cups of steel cut oats equals 27.20 g. Steel cut oats has a density of 160g per cup (160g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.17 cups of all-purpose flour would be 21.28 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.17 cups of steel cut oats
- 1 cup of steel cut oats = 160g
- 0.17 × 160 = 27.2g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Steel cut oats weigh 160g per cup. Always match the oat type your recipe specifies.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.17 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.17 cups of steel cut oats (27.2g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 cups | 27.20 g | 28.74 g | 32.67 g |
| 0.25 cups | 40.00 g | 42.27 g | 48.04 g |
| 0.33 cups | 52.80 g | 55.79 g | 63.41 g |
| 0.5 cups | 80.00 g | 84.54 g | 96.08 g |
| 0.75 cups | 120.00 g | 126.80 g | 144.11 g |
| 1 cup | 160.00 g | 169.07 g | 192.15 g |
| 1.5 cups | 240.00 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| 2 cups | 320.00 g | 338.14 g | 384.30 g |
| 3 cups | 480.00 g | 507.21 g | 576.46 g |
| 4 cups | 640.00 g | 676.28 g | 768.61 g |
| 5 cups | 800.00 g | 845.35 g | 960.76 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?
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.