How Much Is 1.42 Cups of Dried Cranberries in Ounces?
1.42 cups of dried cranberries equals 6.01 oz. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (120g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.42 cups of honey would be 17.03 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.42 cups of dried cranberries
- 1 cup of dried cranberries = 120g
- 1.42 × 120 = 170.4g
- Convert grams to ounces: 170.4 ÷ 28.3495 = 6.01 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.42 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.42 cups of dried cranberries (170.4g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.06 oz | 1.12 oz | 1.27 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.40 oz | 1.48 oz | 1.68 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.12 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.54 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.17 oz | 3.35 oz | 3.81 oz |
| 1 cup | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 1.42 cups | 6.01 oz | 6.35 oz | 7.22 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 6.35 oz | 6.71 oz | 7.63 oz |
| 2 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 3 cups | 12.70 oz | 13.42 oz | 15.25 oz |
| 4 cups | 16.93 oz | 17.89 oz | 20.33 oz |
| 5 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 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.