How Much Is 12.02 Ounces of Steel Cut Oats in Cups?
Converting 12.02 ounces of steel cut oats to cups gives 2.13 cups. First convert to grams (12.02 oz = 340.76g), then divide by the density of steel cut oats (160g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.02 ounces of steel cut oats
- Convert ounces to grams: 12.02 × 28.35 = 340.76g
- 1 cup of steel cut oats = 160g
- 340.76g ÷ 160g/cup = 2.13 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (12.02 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.18 cups | 0.17 cups | 0.15 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.35 cups | 0.34 cups | 0.30 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.53 cups | 0.50 cups | 0.44 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.89 cups | 0.84 cups | 0.74 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.06 cups | 1.01 cup | 0.89 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.42 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.77 cups | 1.68 cups | 1.48 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.13 cups | 2.01 cups | 1.77 cups |
| 12.02 ounces | 2.13 cups | 2.02 cups | 1.77 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.83 cups | 2.68 cups | 2.36 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.