How Much Is 145.47 Ounces of Granulated Sugar in Cups?
Converting 145.47 ounces of granulated sugar to cups gives 20.62 cups. First convert to grams (145.47 oz = 4,124.01g), then divide by the density of granulated sugar (200g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 145.47 ounces of granulated sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 145.47 × 28.35 = 4,124.01g
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 4,124.01g ÷ 200g/cup = 20.62 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (145.47 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.14 cups | 0.13 cups | 0.12 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.28 cups | 0.27 cups | 0.24 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.43 cups | 0.40 cups | 0.35 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.57 cups | 0.54 cups | 0.47 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.85 cups | 0.80 cups | 0.71 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.13 cups | 1.07 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.42 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.70 cups | 1.61 cups | 1.42 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.27 cups | 2.15 cups | 1.89 cups |
| 145.47 ounces | 20.62 cups | 19.51 cups | 17.17 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.