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How Much Is 1.42 Cups of Couscous in Ounces?

1.42 cups of couscous equals 8.67 oz. Couscous has a density of 173g per cup (173g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.42 cups of all-purpose flour would be 6.27 oz.

1.42 cups of couscous
=
8.67oz
Result using all cup standards info
8.67 oz (US) 9.16 oz (Metric Cup) 10.41 oz (Imperial Cup)
1.42 cups of couscous is also
8.67

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 173g/cup ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1.42 cups of couscous
  2. 1 cup of couscous = 173g
  3. 1.42 × 173 = 245.66g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 245.66 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.67 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Couscous weigh 173g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.

Couscous at Different Amounts

How couscous scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.42 cups) is highlighted.

0.33 cups2.01 oz0.5 cups3.05 oz0.75 cups4.58 oz1 cup6.10 oz1.42 cups8.67 oz1.5 cups9.15 oz2 cups12.20 oz3 cups18.31 oz

For reference, 1.42 cups of couscous (245.66g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).

Other Amounts of Couscous

Cups US Ounces Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 1.53 oz 1.61 oz 1.83 oz
0.33 cups 2.01 oz 2.13 oz 2.42 oz
0.5 cups 3.05 oz 3.22 oz 3.66 oz
0.75 cups 4.58 oz 4.84 oz 5.50 oz
1 cup 6.10 oz 6.45 oz 7.33 oz
1.42 cups 8.67 oz 9.16 oz 10.41 oz
1.5 cups 9.15 oz 9.67 oz 10.99 oz
2 cups 12.20 oz 12.90 oz 14.66 oz
3 cups 18.31 oz 19.35 oz 21.99 oz
4 cups 24.41 oz 25.79 oz 29.31 oz
5 cups 30.51 oz 32.24 oz 36.64 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 8.67 oz, based on couscous having a density of 173g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 173 (grams per cup for couscous), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1.42 cups: 1.42 × 173 = 245.66g, then 245.66 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.67 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh couscous on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 8.67 oz × 28.3495 = 245.66g, then 245.66g ÷ 173 = 1.42 cups. Or use the Ounces to Cups converter.