How Much Is 5 Ounces of Dried Cranberries in Cups?
5 ounces of dried cranberries equals 1.18 cups. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 ounces of dried cranberries
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of dried cranberries = 120g
- 141.75g ÷ 120g/cup = 1.18 cups
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.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.24 cups | 0.22 cups | 0.20 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.47 cups | 0.45 cups | 0.39 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.94 cups | 0.89 cups | 0.79 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.18 cups | 1.12 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.42 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.89 cups | 1.79 cups | 1.57 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.36 cups | 2.24 cups | 1.97 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.83 cups | 2.68 cups | 2.36 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.78 cups | 3.58 cups | 3.15 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.