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How Much Is 5.98 Ounces of Egg Yolks in Cups?

5.98 ounces of egg yolks equals 0.67 cups. Egg yolks has a density of 253g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.

5.98 ounces of egg yolks
=
0.67cups
Result using all cup standards info
0.67 cups (US) 0.63 cups (Metric Cup) 0.56 cups (Imperial Cup)
0.67

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 253g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 5.98 ounces of egg yolks
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 5.98 × 28.35 = 169.53g
  3. 1 cup of egg yolks = 253g
  4. 169.53g ÷ 253g/cup = 0.67 cups

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

Measuring Tip

One large egg white weighs approximately 30g and one large egg yolk weighs approximately 17g. Weighing separated eggs is more reliable than counting, since individual eggs vary in size.

Egg Yolks at Different Amounts

How egg yolks scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5.98 ounces) is highlighted.

2 oz0.22 cups3 oz0.34 cups4 oz0.45 cups5 oz0.56 cups5.98 oz0.67 cups6 oz0.67 cups8 oz0.90 cups10 oz1.12 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
5.98 ounces 0.67 cups 0.63 cups 0.56 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

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?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.67 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 5.98 ounces: 5.98 × 28.3495 = 169.53g, then 169.53 ÷ 253 = 0.67 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: 0.67 cups × 253g/cup = 169.53g, then 169.53g ÷ 28.3495 = 5.98 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.