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How Much Is 31.98 Ounces of Tomato Paste in Cups?

31.98 ounces of tomato paste equals 3.46 cups. That's 906.62g, and Tomato paste has a density of 262g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

31.98 ounces of tomato paste
=
3.46cups
Result using all cup standards info
3.46 cups (US) 3.27 cups (Metric Cup) 2.88 cups (Imperial Cup)
3.46

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 262g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 31.98 ounces of tomato paste
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 31.98 × 28.35 = 906.62g
  3. 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
  4. 906.62g ÷ 262g/cup = 3.46 cups

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Ripeness affects density. Riper fruit mashes more smoothly and packs more densely per cup than firmer fruit. Weigh for the most consistent results.

Tomato Paste at Different Amounts

How tomato paste scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (31.98 ounces) is highlighted.

4 oz0.43 cups5 oz0.54 cups6 oz0.65 cups8 oz0.87 cups10 oz1.08 cups12 oz1.30 cups16 oz1.73 cups31.98 oz3.46 cups

Other Amounts of Tomato Paste

Ounces US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
1 ounce 0.11 cups 0.10 cups 0.09 cups
2 ounces 0.22 cups 0.20 cups 0.18 cups
3 ounces 0.32 cups 0.31 cups 0.27 cups
4 ounces 0.43 cups 0.41 cups 0.36 cups
5 ounces 0.54 cups 0.51 cups 0.45 cups
6 ounces 0.65 cups 0.61 cups 0.54 cups
8 ounces 0.87 cups 0.82 cups 0.72 cups
10 ounces 1.08 cups 1.02 cups 0.90 cups
12 ounces 1.30 cups 1.23 cups 1.08 cups
16 ounces 1.73 cups 1.64 cups 1.44 cups
31.98 ounces 3.46 cups 3.27 cups 2.88 cups

Understanding the Units

What is an Ounce?

Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 3.46 cups, based on tomato paste having a density of 262g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 262 (grams per cup). For 31.98 ounces: 31.98 × 28.3495 = 906.62g, then 906.62 ÷ 262 = 3.46 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh tomato paste on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 3.46 cups × 262g/cup = 906.62g, then 906.62g ÷ 28.3495 = 31.98 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.