How Much Is 4 Cups of Raisins in Ounces?
Converting 4 cups of raisins to ounces gives 20.46 oz. One cup of raisins weighs 145g, so 4 cups is 4 × 145 = 580g (20.46 oz). This conversion is specific to raisins because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 cups of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 4 × 145 = 580g
- Convert grams to ounces: 580 ÷ 28.3495 = 20.46 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 (4 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 cups of raisins (580g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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?
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?
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.