How Much Is 4.86 Cups of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
4.86 cups of sunflower seeds equals 24.00 oz. Sunflower seeds has a density of 140g per cup (140g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4.86 cups of honey would be 58.29 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4.86 cups of sunflower seeds
- 1 cup of sunflower seeds = 140g
- 4.86 × 140 = 680.4g
- Convert grams to ounces: 680.4 ÷ 28.3495 = 24.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sunflower seeds are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring cup and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (4.86 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4.86 cups of sunflower seeds (680.4g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.23 oz | 1.30 oz | 1.48 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.63 oz | 1.72 oz | 1.96 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.47 oz | 2.61 oz | 2.97 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.70 oz | 3.91 oz | 4.45 oz |
| 1 cup | 4.94 oz | 5.22 oz | 5.93 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 7.41 oz | 7.83 oz | 8.90 oz |
| 2 cups | 9.88 oz | 10.44 oz | 11.86 oz |
| 3 cups | 14.82 oz | 15.65 oz | 17.79 oz |
| 4 cups | 19.75 oz | 20.87 oz | 23.72 oz |
| 4.86 cups | 24.00 oz | 25.36 oz | 28.82 oz |
| 5 cups | 24.69 oz | 26.09 oz | 29.65 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.