How Much Is 0.87 Cups of Tomato Paste in Ounces?
0.87 cups of tomato paste weighs 8.04 oz. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g 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 0.87 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.87 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 0.87 × 262 = 227.94g
- Convert grams to ounces: 227.94 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.04 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mashed and pureed ingredients vary in density depending on texture. A smoother puree packs more densely per cup than a chunky one.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.87 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.87 cups of tomato paste (227.94g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.31 oz | 2.44 oz | 2.77 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 3.05 oz | 3.22 oz | 3.66 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.62 oz | 4.88 oz | 5.55 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.93 oz | 7.32 oz | 8.32 oz |
| 0.87 cups | 8.04 oz | 8.50 oz | 9.66 oz |
| 1 cup | 9.24 oz | 9.77 oz | 11.10 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 13.86 oz | 14.65 oz | 16.65 oz |
| 2 cups | 18.48 oz | 19.53 oz | 22.20 oz |
| 3 cups | 27.73 oz | 29.30 oz | 33.30 oz |
| 4 cups | 36.97 oz | 39.06 oz | 44.40 oz |
| 5 cups | 46.21 oz | 48.83 oz | 55.49 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?
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.