How to convert cups to ounces
Cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 cup of all-purpose flour is 4.66 oz with metric cups, but 1 cup of sugar is 7.45 oz.
Cup and spoon sizes differ by country. A metric cup (used in India, the UK, Australia and New Zealand) is 250 mL; a US cup is 236.6 mL, about 5% smaller. Tablespoons are 15 mL (metric), 14.8 mL (US) or 20 mL (Australia), and teaspoons are 5 mL everywhere except the US (4.93 mL). Pick your system with the buttons at the top of the converter.
Cups to ounces chart
1 cup of each ingredient in ounces:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8.82 oz | 8.35 oz |
| Milk | 9.09 oz | 8.61 oz |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 8.13 oz | 7.69 oz |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 8.87 oz | 8.4 oz |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 11.4 oz | 10.8 oz |
| Honey | 12.7 oz | 12 oz |
| Maple syrup | 11.7 oz | 11.1 oz |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 4.66 oz | 4.41 oz |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 4.47 oz | 4.23 oz |
| Bread flour | 4.73 oz | 4.48 oz |
| Gram flour (besan) | 3.43 oz | 3.25 oz |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 6.22 oz | 5.89 oz |
| Rice flour | 5.89 oz | 5.57 oz |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 4.77 oz | 4.52 oz |
| Almond flour | 3.58 oz | 3.39 oz |
| Rolled oats | 3.35 oz | 3.17 oz |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 6.9 oz | 6.53 oz |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 7.16 oz | 6.77 oz |
| Sugar (granulated) | 7.45 oz | 7.05 oz |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 7.94 oz | 7.51 oz |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 4.47 oz | 4.23 oz |
| Butter | 8.46 oz | 8.01 oz |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 8.13 oz | 7.69 oz |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 9.13 oz | 8.64 oz |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 4.21 oz | 3.99 oz |
| Peanut butter | 9.62 oz | 9.1 oz |
| Cocoa powder | 3.17 oz | 3 oz |
| Baking powder | 8.23 oz | 7.79 oz |
| Baking soda | 8.23 oz | 7.79 oz |
| Dry / instant yeast | 5.55 oz | 5.26 oz |
| Salt (table) | 10.9 oz | 10.3 oz |
| Chocolate chips | 6.34 oz | 6 oz |
| Raisins | 5.4 oz | 5.11 oz |
| Walnuts, chopped | 4.36 oz | 4.13 oz |
| Almonds, whole | 5.33 oz | 5.04 oz |
How to measure accurately
- Flour, atta, besan: stir it, spoon it lightly into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 25% more.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes assume “packed”.
- Butter, ghee, honey: weigh if you can. For honey, oil the spoon first so it slides out.
- Liquids: use a clear jug at eye level. For baking, an inexpensive kitchen scale is more accurate than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in 1 cup of flour?
About 4.66 oz with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 4.41 oz with US measures.
How many ounces are in 1 cup of sugar?
About 7.45 oz (metric) or 7.05 oz (US).