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How Much Is 17.85 Ounces of Egg Yolks in Cups?

17.85 ounces of egg yolks equals 2.00 cups. That's 506.04g, and Egg yolks has a density of 253g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

17.85 ounces of egg yolks
=
2.00cups
Result using all cup standards info
2.00 cups (US) 1.89 cups (Metric Cup) 1.67 cups (Imperial Cup)
2.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 253g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 17.85 ounces of egg yolks
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 17.85 × 28.35 = 506.04g
  3. 1 cup of egg yolks = 253g
  4. 506.04g ÷ 253g/cup = 2.00 cups

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Carton egg whites and yolks have very consistent density, making them easier to measure by volume than freshly separated eggs. If your recipe calls for a specific gram amount, carton products are the most predictable.

Egg Yolks at Different Amounts

How egg yolks scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (17.85 ounces) is highlighted.

4 oz0.45 cups5 oz0.56 cups6 oz0.67 cups8 oz0.90 cups10 oz1.12 cups12 oz1.34 cups16 oz1.79 cups17.85 oz2.00 cups

Other Amounts of Egg Yolks

Ounces US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
1 ounce 0.11 cups 0.11 cups 0.09 cups
2 ounces 0.22 cups 0.21 cups 0.19 cups
3 ounces 0.34 cups 0.32 cups 0.28 cups
4 ounces 0.45 cups 0.42 cups 0.37 cups
5 ounces 0.56 cups 0.53 cups 0.47 cups
6 ounces 0.67 cups 0.64 cups 0.56 cups
8 ounces 0.90 cups 0.85 cups 0.75 cups
10 ounces 1.12 cups 1.06 cups 0.93 cups
12 ounces 1.34 cups 1.27 cups 1.12 cups
16 ounces 1.79 cups 1.70 cups 1.49 cups
17.85 ounces 2.00 cups 1.89 cups 1.67 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 2.00 cups, based on egg yolks having a density of 253g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 253 (grams per cup). For 17.85 ounces: 17.85 × 28.3495 = 506.04g, then 506.04 ÷ 253 = 2.00 cups.
The most accurate way is to weigh egg yolks on a kitchen scale, since individual eggs vary in size. If measuring by volume, pour into the measuring cup and read the level at eye height.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 2.00 cups × 253g/cup = 506.04g, then 506.04g ÷ 28.3495 = 17.85 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.