How Much Is 6 Ounces of Raisins in Cups?
6 ounces of raisins equals 1.17 cups. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 ounces of raisins
- Convert ounces to grams: 6 × 28.35 = 170.10g
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 170.10g ÷ 145g/cup = 1.17 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (6 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.20 cups | 0.19 cups | 0.16 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.39 cups | 0.37 cups | 0.33 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.59 cups | 0.56 cups | 0.49 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.78 cups | 0.74 cups | 0.65 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.98 cups | 0.93 cups | 0.81 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.17 cups | 1.11 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.56 cups | 1.48 cups | 1.30 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.96 cups | 1.85 cups | 1.63 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.35 cups | 2.22 cups | 1.95 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.13 cups | 2.96 cups | 2.60 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.