How Much Is 1.47 Cups of Shredded Coconut in Ounces?
1.47 cups of shredded coconut equals 4.15 oz. Shredded coconut has a density of 80g per cup (80g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.47 cups of honey would be 17.63 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.47 cups of shredded coconut
- 1 cup of shredded coconut = 80g
- 1.47 × 80 = 117.6g
- Convert grams to ounces: 117.6 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.15 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Toast shredded coconut before adding to recipes for richer flavor. Toasting does not significantly change the weight.
Shredded Coconut at Different Amounts
How shredded coconut scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.47 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.47 cups of shredded coconut (117.6g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Shredded Coconut
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.71 oz | 0.75 oz | 0.85 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 0.93 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.12 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 1.41 oz | 1.49 oz | 1.69 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 2.12 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.54 oz |
| 1 cup | 2.82 oz | 2.98 oz | 3.39 oz |
| 1.47 cups | 4.15 oz | 4.38 oz | 4.98 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 2 cups | 5.64 oz | 5.96 oz | 6.78 oz |
| 3 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 4 cups | 11.29 oz | 11.93 oz | 13.56 oz |
| 5 cups | 14.11 oz | 14.91 oz | 16.94 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
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.