How Much Is 0.13 Cups of Tomato Paste in Grams?
0.13 cups of tomato paste weighs 34.06 g. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g 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 0.13 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.13 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 0.13 × 262 = 34.06g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ripeness affects density. Riper fruit mashes more smoothly and packs more densely per cup than firmer fruit. Weigh for the most consistent results.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.13 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.13 cups of tomato paste (34.06g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13 cups | 34.06 g | 35.99 g | 40.90 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?
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.