How Much Is 1 Cup of Steel Cut Oats in Ounces?
1 cup of steel cut oats weighs 5.64 oz. This is based on steel cut oats having a density of 160g 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 1 cup.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of steel cut oats
- 1 cup of steel cut oats = 160g
- 1 × 160 = 160g
- Convert grams to ounces: 160 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.64 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of steel cut oats (160g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.41 oz | 1.49 oz | 1.69 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.86 oz | 1.97 oz | 2.24 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.82 oz | 2.98 oz | 3.39 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.64 oz | 5.96 oz | 6.78 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 2 cups | 11.29 oz | 11.93 oz | 13.56 oz |
| 3 cups | 16.93 oz | 17.89 oz | 20.33 oz |
| 4 cups | 22.58 oz | 23.86 oz | 27.11 oz |
| 5 cups | 28.22 oz | 29.82 oz | 33.89 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?
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.