How Much Is 1 Ounce of Type 00 Flour in Cups?
1 ounce of type 00 flour equals 0.22 cups. Type 00 flour has a density of 127g 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 1 ounce of type 00 flour
- Convert ounces to grams: 1 × 28.35 = 28.35g
- 1 cup of type 00 flour = 127g
- 28.35g ÷ 127g/cup = 0.22 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Type 00 Flour at Different Amounts
How type 00 flour scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1 ounce) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Type 00 Flour
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.22 cups | 0.21 cups | 0.19 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.45 cups | 0.42 cups | 0.37 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.67 cups | 0.63 cups | 0.56 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.89 cups | 0.84 cups | 0.74 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.12 cups | 1.06 cups | 0.93 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.34 cups | 1.27 cups | 1.12 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.79 cups | 1.69 cups | 1.49 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.23 cups | 2.11 cups | 1.86 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.68 cups | 2.53 cups | 2.23 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.57 cups | 3.38 cups | 2.97 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.