How Much Is 0.47 Cups of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
0.47 cups of kosher salt (morton) equals 4.00 oz. Kosher salt (morton) has a density of 241g per cup (241g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.47 cups of all-purpose flour would be 2.07 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.47 cups of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 cup of kosher salt (morton) = 241g
- 0.47 × 241 = 113.27g
- Convert grams to ounces: 113.27 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.47 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.47 cups of kosher salt (morton) (113.27g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.13 oz | 2.25 oz | 2.55 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.81 oz | 2.96 oz | 3.37 oz |
| 0.47 cups | 4.00 oz | 4.22 oz | 4.80 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.25 oz | 4.49 oz | 5.10 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.38 oz | 6.74 oz | 7.66 oz |
| 1 cup | 8.50 oz | 8.98 oz | 10.21 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 12.75 oz | 13.47 oz | 15.31 oz |
| 2 cups | 17.00 oz | 17.97 oz | 20.42 oz |
| 3 cups | 25.50 oz | 26.95 oz | 30.63 oz |
| 4 cups | 34.00 oz | 35.93 oz | 40.84 oz |
| 5 cups | 42.51 oz | 44.91 oz | 51.05 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?
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.