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.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 1 × 145 = 145g
- 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.
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.