How Much Is 0.33 Cups of Raisins in Pounds?
0.33 cups of raisins equals 0.11 lb. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup (145g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.33 cups of honey would be 0.25 lb.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.33 cups of raisins
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 0.33 × 145 = 47.85g
- Convert grams to pounds: 47.85 ÷ 453.592 = 0.11 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.33 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.33 cups of raisins (47.85g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.08 lb | 0.08 lb | 0.10 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.11 lb | 0.11 lb | 0.13 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.16 lb | 0.17 lb | 0.19 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.24 lb | 0.25 lb | 0.29 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.32 lb | 0.34 lb | 0.38 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.48 lb | 0.51 lb | 0.58 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.64 lb | 0.68 lb | 0.77 lb |
| 3 cups | 0.96 lb | 1.01 lb | 1.15 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.28 lb | 1.35 lb | 1.54 lb |
| 5 cups | 1.60 lb | 1.69 lb | 1.92 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Pound?
Pounds are the standard weight unit for buying ingredients in the US. A standard bag of flour is 5 pounds (2,268g) and a standard bag of sugar is 4 pounds (1,814g).