How Much Is 0.33 Cups of Table Salt in Ounces?
0.33 cups of table salt weighs 3.35 oz. This is based on table salt having a density of 288g 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 0.33 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.33 cups of table salt
- 1 cup of table salt = 288g
- 0.33 × 288 = 95.04g
- Convert grams to ounces: 95.04 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe was developed with kosher salt, using the same volume of table salt will over-season the dish. Always check which salt type your recipe specifies, or convert by weight.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.33 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.33 cups of table salt (95.04g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.54 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.05 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 3.35 oz | 3.54 oz | 4.03 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 5.08 oz | 5.37 oz | 6.10 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 7.62 oz | 8.05 oz | 9.15 oz |
| 1 cup | 10.16 oz | 10.73 oz | 12.20 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 15.24 oz | 16.10 oz | 18.30 oz |
| 2 cups | 20.32 oz | 21.47 oz | 24.40 oz |
| 3 cups | 30.48 oz | 32.20 oz | 36.60 oz |
| 4 cups | 40.64 oz | 42.94 oz | 48.80 oz |
| 5 cups | 50.79 oz | 53.67 oz | 61.00 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?
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.