How Much Is 0.05 Cups of Tomato Paste in Grams?
0.05 cups of tomato paste equals 13.10 g. Tomato paste has a density of 262g per cup (262g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.05 cups of all-purpose flour would be 6.26 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.05 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 0.05 × 262 = 13.1g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.05 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.05 cups of tomato paste (13.1g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 cups | 13.10 g | 13.84 g | 15.73 g |
| 0.25 cups | 65.50 g | 69.21 g | 78.66 g |
| 0.33 cups | 86.46 g | 91.36 g | 103.83 g |
| 0.5 cups | 131.00 g | 138.43 g | 157.32 g |
| 0.75 cups | 196.50 g | 207.64 g | 235.99 g |
| 1 cup | 262.00 g | 276.85 g | 314.65 g |
| 1.5 cups | 393.00 g | 415.28 g | 471.97 g |
| 2 cups | 524.00 g | 553.71 g | 629.30 g |
| 3 cups | 786.00 g | 830.56 g | 943.95 g |
| 4 cups | 1,048.00 g | 1,107.41 g | 1,258.60 g |
| 5 cups | 1,310.00 g | 1,384.26 g | 1,573.25 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?
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.