Cups to Ounces Converter
Convert measuring cups to ounces by ingredient weight or liquid volume.
Interactive Cups to Ounces Converter
1 US cup = 8 fluid ounces. By dry weight: 1 cup flour = 4.23 oz; 1 cup sugar = 7.05 oz; 1 cup butter = 8.0 oz.
Understanding Cups to Ounces Converter
Convert cups into fluid ounces (volume) or dry ounces (weight) across different ingredients.
1 US cup = 8 fluid ounces. By dry weight: 1 cup flour = 4.23 oz; 1 cup sugar = 7.05 oz; 1 cup butter = 8.0 oz.
How to Convert Cups to Ounces (oz / fl oz)
- Enter cups.
- View fluid ounces and dry ingredient ounces.
Worked Culinary Example
Scenario: Converting 2 cups of granulated sugar to ounces.
- 2 cups sugar = 400 grams.
- Ounces = 400g ÷ 28.3495 = 14.11 ounces.
Result: 2 cups sugar = 14.1 oz.
Quick Reference Conversion Table
| Cups | Ounces (oz / fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 2 fl oz / 1.06 oz flour / 1.76 oz sugar |
| 1/2 cup | 4 fl oz / 2.12 oz flour / 3.53 oz sugar / 4 oz butter |
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz / 4.23 oz flour / 7.05 oz sugar / 8 oz butter |
| 2 cups | 16 fl oz / 8.47 oz flour / 14.1 oz sugar / 16 oz butter |
Common Measuring Mistakes to Avoid
Treating a measuring cup as 8 weight ounces
Only butter and water weigh 8 ounces per cup.