How Much Is 5 Ounces of Raw Sugar in Cups?
5 ounces of raw sugar equals 0.71 cups. That's 141.75g, and Raw sugar has a density of 200g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 ounces of raw sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of raw sugar = 200g
- 141.75g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.71 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Raw 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 |
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.