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Convert cups of chopped dates to grams
One cup of chopped dates weighs about 147 g, and half a cup comes to roughly 73.5 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 cup of chopped dates =
147 g
- oz
- 5.19
- kg
- 0.147
- lb
- 0.324
Chopped Dates: 147 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.
Full chopped dates chart →Chopped Dates at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 147 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 147 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 9.19 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 3.06 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 5.19 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.68 cups
- Density
- 0.62 g/ml
cups to grams chart for chopped dates
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| Cups (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18.4 g | 0.648 oz | 0.041 lb |
| 1/4 cup | 36.8 g | 1.3 oz | 0.081 lb |
| 1/3 cup | 49 g | 1.73 oz | 0.108 lb |
| 1/2 cup | 73.5 g | 2.59 oz | 0.162 lb |
| 2/3 cup | 98 g | 3.46 oz | 0.216 lb |
| 3/4 cup | 110 g | 3.89 oz | 0.243 lb |
| 1 cup | 147 g | 5.19 oz | 0.324 lb |
| 1 1/2 cup | 221 g | 7.78 oz | 0.486 lb |
| 2 cup | 294 g | 10.4 oz | 0.648 lb |
| 3 cup | 441 g | 15.6 oz | 0.972 lb |
| 4 cup | 588 g | 20.7 oz | 1.3 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat chopped dates as 147 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.621 g/ml. From there:
- Your cups figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (cup = 237 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 2/3 cups.
Measuring chopped dates accurately
Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of chopped dates?
1 cup of chopped dates is 147 g. This is based on a density of 147 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 cups of chopped dates?
2 cups of chopped dates is 294 g, and 73.5 g for half a cup.
How much is 100 g of chopped dates in cups?
100 g of chopped dates is about 2/3 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for chopped dates?
Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.