How Much Is 1 Fluid Ounce of Tomato Sauce in Grams?
1 fluid ounce of tomato sauce equals 30.63 g. Tomato sauce has a density of 245g per cup (30.63g per fluid ounce), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 fluid ounce of honey would be 42.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 fluid ounce of tomato sauce
- 1 fluid ounce of tomato sauce = 30.63g
- 1 × 30.63 = 30.63g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 fluid ounce of tomato sauce, just remember: 30.63g. Double it for 2 fluid ounces (61.25g), halve it for a half fluid ounce (15.31g).
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Tomato Sauce at Different Amounts
How tomato sauce scales across common fluid ounces measurements. Your amount (1 fluid ounce) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 fluid ounce of tomato sauce (30.63g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Sauce
| Fluid Ounces | US Grams | UK Fluid Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 30.63 g | 29.42 g |
| 2 fluid ounces | 61.25 g | 58.85 g |
| 3 fluid ounces | 91.88 g | 88.27 g |
| 4 fluid ounces | 122.50 g | 117.69 g |
| 5 fluid ounces | 153.13 g | 147.11 g |
| 6 fluid ounces | 183.75 g | 176.54 g |
| 8 fluid ounces | 245.00 g | 235.38 g |
| 10 fluid ounces | 306.25 g | 294.23 g |
| 12 fluid ounces | 367.50 g | 353.07 g |
| 16 fluid ounces | 490.00 g | 470.76 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Fluid Ounce?
There are 8 fluid ounces in a US cup and 128 fluid ounces in a US gallon. The UK fluid ounce is slightly smaller (28.413 ml vs 29.574 ml), so UK and US recipes using fluid ounces will differ slightly.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.