How Much Is 2.61 Cups of Almonds (Sliced) in Ounces?
2.61 cups of almonds (sliced) weighs 8.47 oz. This is based on almonds (sliced) having a density of 92g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.61 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.61 cups of almonds (sliced)
- 1 cup of almonds (sliced) = 92g
- 2.61 × 92 = 240.12g
- Convert grams to ounces: 240.12 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.47 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole almonds (sliced) have very different weights per measuring cup. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Almonds (Sliced) at Different Amounts
How almonds (sliced) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.61 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.61 cups of almonds (sliced) (240.12g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Almonds (Sliced)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.81 oz | 0.86 oz | 0.97 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.07 oz | 1.13 oz | 1.29 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 1.62 oz | 1.71 oz | 1.95 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 2.43 oz | 2.57 oz | 2.92 oz |
| 1 cup | 3.25 oz | 3.43 oz | 3.90 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 4.87 oz | 5.14 oz | 5.85 oz |
| 2 cups | 6.49 oz | 6.86 oz | 7.79 oz |
| 2.61 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 3 cups | 9.74 oz | 10.29 oz | 11.69 oz |
| 4 cups | 12.98 oz | 13.72 oz | 15.59 oz |
| 5 cups | 16.23 oz | 17.15 oz | 19.49 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.