Approximate Volumes to Weights
For those of you who absolutely refuse by buy a set of kitchen scales, here are some approximate conversions from volumes to weights in ounces.
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 Z
| Item | Volume | Ounces | |
| Allspice, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Almonds, blanched | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Apples, peeled, ½” cubes | Cup | 3⅓ | |
| Apricots, halves | Cup | 8 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Baking powder | Tablespoon | ½ | |
| Baking powder | Cup | 8 | |
| Bananas, diced | Cup | 6½ | |
| Barley | Cup | 8 | |
| Beans, baked | Cup | 8 | |
| Beans, lima, dried | Cup | 6½ | |
| Beans, kidney | Cup | 6 | |
| Bean sprouts | Cup | 4 | |
| Blueberries, fresh | Cup | 7 | |
| Bread crumbs, dried | Cup | 4 | |
| Bread crumbs, soft | Cup | 2 | |
| Brussels sprouts | Cup | 4 | |
| Butter | Cup | 8 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Cabbage, shredded | Cup | 4 | |
| Carrots, diced, raw or cooked | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Celery, diced | Cup | 4 | |
| Cheese, cream | Cup | 8 | |
| Cheese, grated | Cup | 4 | |
| Cherries, glaceed | Cup | 6½ | |
| Chicken, cooked, cubed | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Chili powder | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Chili Sauce | Cup | 11¼ | |
| Chocolate, grated | Cup | 4½ | |
| Chocolate, melted | Cup | 8 | |
| Cinnamon, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Cloves, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Cloves, whole | Cup | 3 | |
| Cocoa Powder | Cup | 4 | |
| Coconut, shredded | Cup | 2½ | |
| Corn, canned | Cup | 8 | |
| Corn syrup | Cup | 12 | |
| Cornstarch | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Cornstarch | Cup | 4½ | |
| Cream of tartar | Tablespoon | ⅓ | |
| Cream, whipping | Cup | 8 | |
| Cream, whipped | Cup | 4 | |
| Currants, dried | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Curry powder | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Dates, pitted | Cup | 6 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Figs, dried, chopped | Cup | 6½ | |
| Flour, all-purpose | Cup | 4 | |
| Flour, bread, unsifted | Cup | 4½ | |
| Flour, bread, sifted | Cup | 4 | |
| Flour, cake/pastry, sifted | Cup | 3⅓ | |
| Flour, wheat | Cup | 4¼ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Gelatin, granulated | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Gelatin, granulated | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Ginger, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Ginger, ground | Cup | 3¼ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Honey | Cup | 12 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Jam | Cup | 12 | |
| Jelly | Cup | 10⅔ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Lettuce, shredded | Cup | 2¼ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Margarine | Cup | 8 | |
| Marshmallows, large | 80 each | 16 | |
| Mayonnaise | Cup | 8 | |
| Meat, cooked, chopped | Cup | 8 | |
| Milk, liquid | Cup | 8½ | |
| Milk, condensed | Cup | 10⅔ | |
| Milk, evaporated | Cup | 9 | |
| Mincemeat | Cup | 8 | |
| Molasses | Cup | 12 | |
| Mustard, dry, ground | Cup | 3½ | |
| Mustard seed | Tablespoon | ½ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Nutmeg, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Oil, vegetable | Cup | 8 | |
| Onions, chopped | Cup | 6½ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Paprika | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Parsley, coarsely chopped | Cup | 1 | |
| Peanuts | Cup | 5 | |
| Peanut Butter | Cup | 9 | |
| Peas, dried, split | Cup | 6¾ | |
| Pecans | Cup | 4½ | |
| Pepper, ground | Tablespoon | ¼ | |
| Pepper, ground | Cup | 4 | |
| Peppers, green, chopped | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Pineapple, crushed | Cup | 8 | |
| Poppy seed | Cup | 5 | |
| Potatoes, cooked, diced, mashed | Cup | 8 | |
| Prunes, dried | Cup | 6½ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Raisins | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Raspberries | Cup | 4¾ | |
| Rhubarb, raw, 1″ diced | Cup | 4 | |
| Rice, uncooked | Cup | 8 | |
| Rice, cooked | Cup | 8½ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Sage, ground | Cup | 2 | |
| Salad dressing | Cup | 8 | |
| Salt | Tablespoon | ⅔ | |
| Sesame seed | Tablespoon | ⅓ | |
| Sesame seed | Cup | 5¼ | |
| Shallots, diced | Tablespoon | ½ | |
| Soda, baking | Tablespoon | ½ | |
| Spinach, raw | Quart | 3¾ | |
| Spinach, cooked | Cup | 8 | |
| Strawberries | Cup | 7 | |
| Sugar, brown, lightly packed | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Sugar, brown, solidly packed | Cup | 8 | |
| Sugar, granulated | Cup | 8 | |
| Sugar, powdered, sifted | Cup | 5⅓ | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Vanilla | Tablespoon | ½ | |
| Vinegar | Cup | 8 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Walnuts, shelled | Cup | 4 | |
| Water | Cup | 8 | |
| Item | Volume | Ounces | Top |
| Yeast, compressed cake | each | ½ | |
| Yeast, sachet of dried | each | ¼ |