How Much Is 6 Ounces of Pearl Barley in Cups?
6 ounces of pearl barley equals 0.85 cups. Pearl barley has a density of 200g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 ounces of pearl barley
- Convert ounces to grams: 6 × 28.35 = 170.10g
- 1 cup of pearl barley = 200g
- 170.10g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.85 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pour grains into the measuring cup and level off. Do not shake or tap, as this settles the grains and increases the weight.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (6 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Pearl Barley
| 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 |
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.