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 Equivalent Food Measures
In most case, food measured by volume, such as teaspoons, cups, pints, etc., does not weigh the number of ounces that would be 
contained in that measure if given in fluid ounces.  A fluid ounce is a measure based on the amount of space filled by one ounce of 
water.  Obviously, you cannot assume other substances have the same density as water, and will, therefore, weigh the same as water.

If you fill a measuring cup with honey, it will not weigh eight ounces -- because it is denser then water it will weigh 12 ounces.  If 
something other than water is being measured by volume, do not make the mistake of assuming that the 16 ounces in a pint equals the 
same 16 ounces in a pound.  To be certain, you must weigh the measured volume of the ingredient you want to use.  However, you can 
use the following chart to get an approximation of the conversion.  It must be stressed that the chart that follows is only an estimate and 
in some cases you will need to do further mathematical calculations to get to the exact measurement you are trying to use.

This chart shows the food item, the volume considered, and the approximate ounces such a volume would weigh, in ounces. 

    Approximate Volumes to Weights

Index:  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

Item Volume Ounces  
Allspice, ground Tablespoon 1/4  
Almonds, blanched Cup 5 1/3  
Apples, peeled, 1/2" cubes Cup 3 1/3  
Applesauce, canned Cup 8  
Apples, pie, canned Cup 6  
Apricots, drained Cup 5 1/3  
Apricots, cooked Cup 3 1/3  
Apricots, halves Cup 8  
Apricots, pie, packed Cup 9  
Asparagus, cut, canned Cup 6 1/2  
 

Item

 Volume Ounces  Food Index
Baking powder Tablespoon 1/2  
Baking powder Cup 8  
Bananas, diced Cup 6 1/2  
Barley Cup 8  
Beans, bakes Cup 8  
Beans, lima, dried Cup 6 1/2  
Beans, lima, cooked Cup 8  
Beans, kidney Cup 6  
Beans, kidney, cooked Cup 6 3/4  
Beans, navy, dried Cup 6 3/4  
Beans, navy, cooked Cup 5 1/3  
Beans, cut, canned, drained Cup 4 1/2  
Bean sprouts Cup 4  
Beets, cooked, diced Cup 6 1/2  
Beets, cooked, sliced Cup 6 1/2  
Blueberries, fresh Cup 7  
Blueberries, canned Cup 6 1/2  
Bread crumbs, dried Cup 4  
Bread crumbs, soft Cup 2  
Brussels sprouts Cup 4  
Butter Cup 8  

 

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Cabbage, shredded Cup 4  
Cake crumbs, soft Cup 2 3/4  
Carrots, diced, raw or cooked Cup 5 1/3  
Celery, diced Cup 4  
Celery seed Tablespoon 1/4  
Cheese, cottage Cup 8  
Cheese, cream Cup 8  
Cheese, grated Cup 4  
Cherries, glaceed Cup 6 1/2  
Chicken, cooked, cubed Cup 5 1/3  
Chili powder Tablespoon 1/4  
Chili Sauce Cup 11 1/4  
Chocolate, grated Cup 4 1/2  
Chocolate, melted Cup 8  
Cinnamon, ground Tablespoon 1/4  
Citron, dried, chopped Cup 6 1/2  
Cloves, ground Tablespoon 1/4  
Cloves, whole Cup 3  
Cocoa Cup 4  
Coconut, shredded Cup 2 1/2  
Corn, canned Cup 8  
Corn flakes Cup 1  
Cornmeal Cup 5 1/3  
Corn syrup Cup 12  
Cornstarch Tablespoon 1/4  
Cornstarch Cup 4 1/2  
Cracker crumbs Cup 3  
Cranberries, raw Cup 4  
Cranberries sauce Cup 8  
Cream of tartar Tablespoon 1/3  
Cream of wheat Cup 6  
Cream, whipping Cup 8  
Cream, whipped Cup 4  
Cucumbers, diced Cup 5 1/3  
Currants, dried Cup 5 1/3  
Curry powder Tablespoon 1/4  

 

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Dates, pitted Cup 6 1/5  

 

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Eggs, dried, whites Cup 3 1/4  
Eggs, dried, yolks Cup 2 3/4  
Eggs, fresh, whites (9) Cup 8  
Eggs, fresh, yolks (10) Cup 8  
Eggs, raw, shelled (5 eggs) Cup 8  

  

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Farina, raw Cup 5 1/3  
Figs, dried, chopped Cup 6 1/2  
Flour, all-purpose Cup  
Flour, bread, unsifted Cup 4 1/2  
Flour, bread, sifted Cup 4  
Flour, cake/pastry, sifted Cup 3 1/3  
Flour, rye Cup 2 3/4  
Flour, soy Cup 3 1/4  
Flour, wheat Cup 4 1/4  

  

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Gelatin, granulated Tablespoon 1/4  
Gelatin, granulated Cup 5 1/3  
Ginger, ground Tablespoon 1/5  
Ginger, ground Cup 3 1/4  
Grapes, cut, seeded Cup 5 3/4  
Grapes, whole Cup 4  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Ham, cooked, diced Cup 5 1/3  
Honey Cup 12  
Horseradish Tablespoon 1/2  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Jam Cup 12  
Jelly Cup 10 2/3  

 

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Lard Cup 8  
Lettuce, shredded Cup 2 1/4  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Margarine Cup 8  
Marshmallows, large  80 each 16  
Mayonnaise Cup 8  
Meat, cooked, chopped Cup 8  
Milk, liquid Cup 8 1/2  
Milk, condensed Cup 10 2/3  
Milk, evaporated Cup 9  
Milk, nonfat dry Cup 4  
Milk, nonfat dry Tablespoon 1/4  
Mincemeat Cup 8  
Molasses Cup 12  
Mustard, dry, ground Cup 3 1/2  
Mustard, prepared Tablespoon 1/2  
Mustard seed Tablespoon 2/5  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Noodles, cooked Cup 5 1/3  
Nutmeats Cup 4 1/2  
Nutmeg, ground Tablespoon 1/4  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Oil, vegetable Cup 8  
Onions, chopped Cup 6 1/2  
Oysters, shucked Cup 8  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Paprika Tablespoon 1/4  
Parsley, coarsely chopped Cup 1  
Peanuts Cup 5  
Peanut Butter Cup 9  
Peaches, chopped Cup 8  
Peas, canned, drained Cup 8  
Peas, dried, split Cup 6 3/4  
Pears, canned, drained, diced Cup 6 1/2  
Pecans Cup 4 1/2  
Pepper, ground Tablespoon 1/4  
Pepper, ground Cup 4  
Peppers, green, chopped Cup 5 1/3  
Pimiento, chopped Cup 6 1/2  
Pineapple, crushed Cup 8  
Poppy seed Cup 5  
Potatoes, cooked, diced, mashed Cup 8  
Potato chips Cup 1  
Prunes, dried Cup 6 1/2  
Prunes, cooked, pitted Cup 5  
Pumpkin, cooked Cup 6 1/2  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Raisins Cup 5 1/3  
Raisins, after cooking Cup 7  
Raspberries Cup 4 3/4  
Rhubarb, cooked Cup 6 1/2  
Rhubarb, raw, 1" diced Cup 4  
Rice, uncooked Cup 8  
Rice, cooked Cup 8 1/2  
Rice, puffed Cup 3/5  
Rutabaga, cubed Cup 4 3/4  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Sage, ground Cup 2  
Salad dressing Cup 8  
Salmon, canned Cup 8  
Salt Tablespoon 2/3  
Sauerkraut Cup 5 1/3  
Sesame seed Tablespoon 1/3  
Sesame seed Cup 5 3/8  
Shallots, diced Tablespoon 2/5  
Shortening Cup 7  
Soda, baking Tablespoon 2/5  
Soybeans Cup 7  
Spinach, raw Quart 3 3/4  
Spinach, cooked Cup 8  
Squash, Hubbard, cooked Cup 8  
Strawberries Cup 7  
Suet, ground Cup 4 1/2  
Sugar, brown, lightly packed Cup 5 1/3  
Sugar, brown, solidly packed Cup 8  
Sugar, granulated Cup 8  
Sugar, powdered, sifted Cup  5 1/3  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Tapioca, quick-cooking Cup 5 1/3  
Tapioca, pearl Cup 5 3/4  
Tea, loose-leaf Cup  2 2/3  
Tea, instant Cup 2  
Tomatoes, canned Cup 8  
Tomatoes, fresh, diced Cup 7  
Tuna Cup 8  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Vanilla Tablespoon 1/2  
Vinegar Cup 8  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Walnuts, shelled Cup 4  
Water Cup 8  

   

Item

 Volume  Ounces  Food Index
Yeast, compressed cake each 3/5  
Yeast, envelope each 1/4  

Index:  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

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