How Much Is 0.87 Cups of Chocolate Chips in Ounces?
0.87 cups of chocolate chips weighs 5.16 oz. This is based on chocolate chips having a density of 168g 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 0.87 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.87 cups of chocolate chips
- 1 cup of chocolate chips = 168g
- 0.87 × 168 = 146.16g
- Convert grams to ounces: 146.16 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.16 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
A standard 12 oz bag of chocolate chips is about 2.02 cups. Knowing this helps when a recipe calls for cups but you are working from a bag.
Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts
How chocolate chips scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.87 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.87 cups of chocolate chips (146.16g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Chocolate Chips
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.48 oz | 1.57 oz | 1.78 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.96 oz | 2.07 oz | 2.35 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.96 oz | 3.13 oz | 3.56 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 4.44 oz | 4.70 oz | 5.34 oz |
| 0.87 cups | 5.16 oz | 5.45 oz | 6.19 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.93 oz | 6.26 oz | 7.12 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 8.89 oz | 9.39 oz | 10.68 oz |
| 2 cups | 11.85 oz | 12.52 oz | 14.23 oz |
| 3 cups | 17.78 oz | 18.79 oz | 21.35 oz |
| 4 cups | 23.70 oz | 25.05 oz | 28.47 oz |
| 5 cups | 29.63 oz | 31.31 oz | 35.58 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.