How Much Is 1.89 Cups of Couscous in Ounces?
1.89 cups of couscous equals 11.53 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, 1.89 cups of all-purpose flour would be 8.34 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.89 cups of couscous
- 1 cup of couscous = 173g
- 1.89 × 173 = 326.97g
- Convert grams to ounces: 326.97 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.53 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 (1.89 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.89 cups of couscous (326.97g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
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 |
| 1.5 cups | 9.15 oz | 9.67 oz | 10.99 oz |
| 1.89 cups | 11.53 oz | 12.19 oz | 13.85 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.