How Much Is 2 Cups of Tomato Paste in Ounces?
2 cups of tomato paste equals 18.48 oz. Tomato paste has a density of 262g per cup (262g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 8.83 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 2 × 262 = 524g
- Convert grams to ounces: 524 ÷ 28.3495 = 18.48 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of tomato paste (524g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
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 |
| 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.