How Much Is 3.4 Cups of Raw Sugar in Ounces?
3.4 cups of raw sugar weighs 23.99 oz. This is based on raw sugar 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 3.4 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.4 cups of raw sugar
- 1 cup of raw sugar = 200g
- 3.4 × 200 = 680g
- Convert grams to ounces: 680 ÷ 28.3495 = 23.99 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 (3.4 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.4 cups of raw sugar (680g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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 |
| 2 cups | 14.11 oz | 14.91 oz | 16.94 oz |
| 3 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 oz |
| 3.4 cups | 23.99 oz | 25.35 oz | 28.81 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?
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.