How Much Is 2.33 Cups of Peanuts in Ounces?
2.33 cups of peanuts weighs 12.00 oz. This is based on peanuts having a density of 146g 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 2.33 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.33 cups of peanuts
- 1 cup of peanuts = 146g
- 2.33 × 146 = 340.18g
- Convert grams to ounces: 340.18 ÷ 28.3495 = 12.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole peanuts have very different weights per measuring cup. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Peanuts at Different Amounts
How peanuts scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.33 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.33 cups of peanuts (340.18g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Peanuts
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.29 oz | 1.36 oz | 1.55 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.70 oz | 1.80 oz | 2.04 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.57 oz | 2.72 oz | 3.09 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.86 oz | 4.08 oz | 4.64 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.15 oz | 5.44 oz | 6.18 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 7.72 oz | 8.16 oz | 9.28 oz |
| 2 cups | 10.30 oz | 10.88 oz | 12.37 oz |
| 2.33 cups | 12.00 oz | 12.68 oz | 14.41 oz |
| 3 cups | 15.45 oz | 16.33 oz | 18.55 oz |
| 4 cups | 20.60 oz | 21.77 oz | 24.74 oz |
| 5 cups | 25.75 oz | 27.21 oz | 30.92 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.