How Much Is 2 Cups of Applesauce in Ounces?
2 cups of applesauce equals 17.21 oz. Applesauce has a density of 244g per cup (244g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 8.83 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of applesauce
- 1 cup of applesauce = 244g
- 2 × 244 = 488g
- Convert grams to ounces: 488 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.21 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Applesauce is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Applesauce at Different Amounts
How applesauce scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of applesauce (488g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Applesauce
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.15 oz | 2.27 oz | 2.58 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.84 oz | 3.00 oz | 3.41 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.30 oz | 4.55 oz | 5.17 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.46 oz | 6.82 oz | 7.75 oz |
| 1 cup | 8.61 oz | 9.09 oz | 10.34 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 12.91 oz | 13.64 oz | 15.50 oz |
| 2 cups | 17.21 oz | 18.19 oz | 20.67 oz |
| 3 cups | 25.82 oz | 27.28 oz | 31.01 oz |
| 4 cups | 34.43 oz | 36.38 oz | 41.35 oz |
| 5 cups | 43.03 oz | 45.47 oz | 51.68 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.