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How Much Is 1 Cup of Raisins in Ounces?

1 cup of raisins equals 5.11 oz. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup (145g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of honey would be 11.99 oz.

1 cup of raisins
=
5.11oz
Result using all cup standards info
5.11 oz (US) 5.40 oz (Metric Cup) 6.14 oz (Imperial Cup)
1 cup of raisins is also
5.11

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 145g/cup ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 cup of raisins
  2. 1 cup of raisins = 145g
  3. 1 × 145 = 145g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 145 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.11 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Chopping dried fruit before measuring gives a denser pack and higher weight per cup than whole pieces. Match the form your recipe specifies.

Raisins at Different Amounts

How raisins scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.

0.25 cups1.28 oz0.33 cups1.69 oz0.5 cups2.56 oz0.75 cups3.84 oz1 cup5.11 oz1.5 cups7.67 oz2 cups10.23 oz3 cups15.34 oz

For reference, 1 cup of raisins (145g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).

Other Amounts of Raisins

Cups US Ounces Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 1.28 oz 1.35 oz 1.54 oz
0.33 cups 1.69 oz 1.78 oz 2.03 oz
0.5 cups 2.56 oz 2.70 oz 3.07 oz
0.75 cups 3.84 oz 4.05 oz 4.61 oz
1 cup 5.11 oz 5.40 oz 6.14 oz
1.5 cups 7.67 oz 8.11 oz 9.21 oz
2 cups 10.23 oz 10.81 oz 12.29 oz
3 cups 15.34 oz 16.21 oz 18.43 oz
4 cups 20.46 oz 21.62 oz 24.57 oz
5 cups 25.57 oz 27.02 oz 30.71 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.

What is an Ounce?

Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 5.11 oz, based on raisins having a density of 145g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 145 (grams per cup for raisins), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 cup: 1 × 145 = 145g, then 145 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.11 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh raisins on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, fill the measuring cup loosely and level off without pressing down. Whole and chopped pieces give different weights per measuring cup.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 5.11 oz × 28.3495 = 145g, then 145g ÷ 145 = 1 cup. Or use the Ounces to Cups converter.