How Much Is 2.7 Cups of Pearl Barley in Ounces?
2.7 cups of pearl barley weighs 19.05 oz. This is based on pearl barley having a density of 200g 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 2.7 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.7 cups of pearl barley
- 1 cup of pearl barley = 200g
- 2.7 × 200 = 540g
- Convert grams to ounces: 540 ÷ 28.3495 = 19.05 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.7 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.7 cups of pearl barley (540g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Pearl Barley
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.76 oz | 1.86 oz | 2.12 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.33 oz | 2.46 oz | 2.80 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 3.53 oz | 3.73 oz | 4.24 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 5.29 oz | 5.59 oz | 6.35 oz |
| 1 cup | 7.05 oz | 7.45 oz | 8.47 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 10.58 oz | 11.18 oz | 12.71 oz |
| 2 cups | 14.11 oz | 14.91 oz | 16.94 oz |
| 2.7 cups | 19.05 oz | 20.13 oz | 22.88 oz |
| 3 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 oz |
| 4 cups | 28.22 oz | 29.82 oz | 33.89 oz |
| 5 cups | 35.27 oz | 37.27 oz | 42.36 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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.