How Much Is 1.7 Cups of Raw Sugar in Ounces?
Converting 1.7 cups of raw sugar to ounces gives 11.99 oz. One cup of raw sugar weighs 200g, so 1.7 cups is 1.7 × 200 = 340g (11.99 oz). This conversion is specific to raw sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.7 cups of raw sugar
- 1 cup of raw sugar = 200g
- 1.7 × 200 = 340g
- Convert grams to ounces: 340 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.99 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.7 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.7 cups of raw sugar (340g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| 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 |
| 1.7 cups | 11.99 oz | 12.67 oz | 14.40 oz |
| 2 cups | 14.11 oz | 14.91 oz | 16.94 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?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
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.