How Much Is 1.62 Ounces of Lentils in Cups?
Converting 1.62 ounces of lentils to cups gives 0.24 cups. First convert to grams (1.62 oz = 45.93g), then divide by the density of lentils (192g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.62 ounces of lentils
- Convert ounces to grams: 1.62 × 28.35 = 45.93g
- 1 cup of lentils = 192g
- 45.93g ÷ 192g/cup = 0.24 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Lentils are dense at 192g per cup. Pour them into the measuring cup and level off without shaking, which settles the beans and increases the weight.
Lentils at Different Amounts
How lentils scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1.62 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Lentils
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.15 cups | 0.14 cups | 0.12 cups |
| 1.62 ounces | 0.24 cups | 0.23 cups | 0.20 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.30 cups | 0.28 cups | 0.25 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.44 cups | 0.42 cups | 0.37 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.59 cups | 0.56 cups | 0.49 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.74 cups | 0.70 cups | 0.61 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.89 cups | 0.84 cups | 0.74 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.18 cups | 1.12 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.48 cups | 1.40 cups | 1.23 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.77 cups | 1.68 cups | 1.48 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.36 cups | 2.24 cups | 1.97 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?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.