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Convert cups of raisins to ounces

One cup of raisins weighs about 5.11 oz, and half a cup comes to roughly 2.56 oz. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 cup of raisins =

5.11 oz

kg
0.145
lb
0.32

Raisins: 145 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Loosely packed. Plumping raisins in hot water adds weight, so measure them dry.

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Raisins at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 145 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
145 g
1 tablespoon
9.06 g
1 teaspoon
3.02 g
1 cup in ounces
5.11 oz
100 g in cups
0.69 cups
Density
0.61 g/ml

cups to ounces chart for raisins

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Raisins — measured by volume
Cups (US)GramsOunces (weight)Pounds
1/8 cup18.1 g0.639 oz0.04 lb
1/4 cup36.3 g1.28 oz0.08 lb
1/3 cup48.3 g1.7 oz0.107 lb
1/2 cup72.5 g2.56 oz0.16 lb
2/3 cup96.7 g3.41 oz0.213 lb
3/4 cup109 g3.84 oz0.24 lb
1 cup145 g5.11 oz0.32 lb
1 1/2 cup218 g7.67 oz0.48 lb
2 cup290 g10.2 oz0.639 lb
3 cup435 g15.3 oz0.959 lb
4 cup580 g20.5 oz1.28 lb

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat raisins as 145 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.613 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your cups figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (cup = 237 ml).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. 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 raisins accurately

Loosely packed. Plumping raisins in hot water adds weight, so measure them dry.

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 ounces are in 1 cup of raisins?

1 cup of raisins is 5.11 oz. This is based on a density of 145 g per US cup.

How many ounces are in 2 cups of raisins?

2 cups of raisins is 10.2 oz, and 2.56 oz for half a cup.

How much is 100 g of raisins in cups?

100 g of raisins 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 raisins?

Loosely packed. Plumping raisins in hot water adds weight, so measure them dry.

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.

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