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4 ounces is equal to 1/2 cup or 24 tsp.
How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
In the United States, one cup holds 8 fluid ounces. In the United Kingdom, one cup holds 10 UK fluid ounces.
- 1 US cup (236.6mL) = 8 US fluid ounces
- 1 UK cup (284.1mL) = 10 UK fluid ounces
- 1 metric cup (250mL) = 8.799 UK fluid ounces
| Cups (US) | Ounces (fluid) | Tablespoons (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz | 16 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 6 fl oz | 12 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 5.3 fl oz | 10.6 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 4 fl oz | 8 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 2.7 fl oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 2 fl oz | 4 tbsp |
How many dry ounces are in a cup?
A cup of flour measures about 4.4 oz, a cup of sugar about 7.1 oz, and a cup of butter about 8 oz.
- One US cup of all-purpose flour converts to 4.4 oz.
- One US cup of granulated sugar converts to 7.1 oz.
- One US cup of un-sifted powdered sugar converts to 4.2 oz.
- One US cup of chocolate chips converts to 6 oz.
When converting between cups and dry ounces (oz) its important to remember that the cup is a unit of volume and the dry ounce (oz) is a unit of weight. This means that the density of the substance needs to be factored into the conversion. As an example, a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of butter (4.4 ounces versus 8 ounces).
| Ingredient | 1 Cup (US) | 1/2 Cup (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Flour (all-purpose) | 4.4 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Flour (bread) | 4.48 oz | 2.24 oz |
| Butter | 8 oz | 4 oz |
| Honey | 11.85 oz | 5.93 oz |
| Margarine | 8.1 oz | 4.05 oz |
| Milk | 8.64 oz | 4.32 oz |
| Oats | 3.6 oz | 1.8 oz |
| Sugar (granulated) | 7.1 oz | 3.55 oz |
| Sugar (brown) | 7.05 oz | 3.53 oz |
| Sugar (caster) | 6.68 oz | 3.34 oz |
| Sugar (powdered) | 4.2 oz | 2.1 oz |
A full list of ingredient conversions is available on the baking ingredient conversions page. You can also convert cups to grams here.
What is 4 oz in cup size?
FAQ
Is 4 oz dry half a cup?
How many cups is 1 oz dry?
Does 4 ounces equal 1 cup?
How do you measure dry ounces?
How many cups in 4 oz?
In general, four ounces (4 oz) make up half a cup (0.5 cups). That’s about 113.4 grams. However, bear in mind that this conversion works for dry ingredients, like flour, baking powder, baking soda and refers to dry ounces. This will not work for the measurement of fluids. How many cups is 4 fl oz? This is where it gets a little tricky.
What is the difference between a cup and a dry ounce?
When converting between cups and dry ounces (oz) it’s important to remember that the cup is a unit of volume and the dry ounce (oz) is a unit of weight. This means that the density of the substance needs to be factored into the conversion. As an example, a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of butter (4.4 ounces versus 8 ounces).
How do I convert cups to ounces dry?
When converting cups to ounces dry, it’s best to consult a dry measurement conversion chart because different dry substances weigh different amounts relative to their volume. A cup of salt will weigh out to a greater ounce measurement than a cup of oats. Here are some cups to ounces dry measurements for common baking ingredients:
How many Oz in a cup?
In one cup, there are 8 fluid ounces. Therefore: 0.125 of a cup equals exactly one fluid ounce. How much is 6 oz to a cup? To find cups, you need to divide fluid ounces by 8, because one cup contains exactly 8 fluid ounces. Let’s count it step by step: 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces. We divide our fluid ounces, 6, by 8 to find, how many cups are there.