How Much Is 0.38 Cups of Tomato Paste in Grams?
0.38 cups of tomato paste weighs 99.56 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 0.38 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.38 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 0.38 × 262 = 99.56g
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 (0.38 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.38 cups of tomato paste (99.56g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 65.50 g | 69.21 g | 78.66 g |
| 0.33 cups | 86.46 g | 91.36 g | 103.83 g |
| 0.38 cups | 99.56 g | 105.20 g | 119.57 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?
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?
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.