How Much Is 1 Cup of Tomato Sauce in Grams?
1 cup of tomato sauce equals 245.00 g. Tomato sauce has a density of 245g per cup (245g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of all-purpose flour would be 125.16 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of tomato sauce = 245g
- 1 × 245 = 245g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of tomato sauce, just remember: 245g. Double it for 2 cups (490g), halve it for a half cup (122.5g).
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Tomato Sauce at Different Amounts
How tomato sauce scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of tomato sauce (245g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Sauce
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 61.25 g | 64.72 g | 73.56 g |
| 0.33 cups | 80.85 g | 85.43 g | 97.10 g |
| 0.5 cups | 122.50 g | 129.44 g | 147.12 g |
| 0.75 cups | 183.75 g | 194.17 g | 220.68 g |
| 1 cup | 245.00 g | 258.89 g | 294.23 g |
| 1.5 cups | 367.50 g | 388.33 g | 441.35 g |
| 2 cups | 490.00 g | 517.78 g | 588.47 g |
| 3 cups | 735.00 g | 776.67 g | 882.70 g |
| 4 cups | 980.00 g | 1,035.56 g | 1,176.93 g |
| 5 cups | 1,225.00 g | 1,294.44 g | 1,471.17 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
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.