Convert Dates from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of dates?

1 US cup of dates (medjool dates) is 170.88 grams, about 6.03 ounces. 0.5 US cups of dates is 85.44 grams and 2 US cups is 341.76 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Dates are sticky-sweet dried fruit that go into energy balls, sticky toffee pudding, fruit cakes, and no-bake slices. One metric cup (250 ml) of chopped pitted dates weighs about 178 grams or 6.28 ounces. When a recipe lists dates in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the fruit ratio right.

Chopped dates pack and clump, so a firmly pressed cup can weigh 15 to 20 grams more than a loose one. Weighing in grams keeps sweetness and moisture steady across batches of slices and puddings.

Also known as

  • medjool dates
  • deglet noor dates
  • pitted dates
  • chopped dates
  • dried dates

Related Dates Ingredients

Raisins are dark dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and less sticky. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and oat slices, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See raisins in US cups.

Sultanas are golden dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and drier in texture. Swap 1:1 by volume in scones and granola when you want a less sticky crumb. See sultanas in US cups.

Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries, much lighter than chopped dates (120 g vs 178 g per cup) and tart rather than caramel-sweet. Weigh when swapping and expect a sharper edge in cookies and trail mix. See craisins in US cups.

Chopped dried apricots are diced bite-sized pieces, lighter than chopped dates (160 g vs 178 g per cup) and tangier. Swap 1:1 by volume in breakfast bars, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See chopped dried apricots in US cups.

Dried figs are lighter than chopped dates (150 g vs 178 g per cup) with a seedy crunch and a similar honeyed sweetness. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and energy balls. See dried figs in US cups.

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Common Dates Conversions

Here are the most common dates conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)42.72 g
0.5 cups (US)85.44 g
0.75 cups (US)128.16 g
1 cup (US)170.88 g
1.25 cups (US)213.6 g
1.5 cups (US)256.32 g
2 cups (US)341.76 g
2.5 cups (US)427.2 g
3 cups (US)512.64 g

Dates Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting dates from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup42.72 g1.51 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup85.44 g3.01 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup170.88 g6.03 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup341.76 g12.06 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of dates?
1 US cup of dates is 170.88 grams, or 6.03 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of dates is 85.44 grams and 2 US cups is 341.76 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the dates converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of dates?
1 US cup of dates is 170.88 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 85.44 grams and 2 US cups is 341.76 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup dates in grams
How many US cups of dates is 170.88 grams?
170.88 grams of dates is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of dates in ounces?
1 US cup of dates is 6.03 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.01 ounces and 2 US cups is 12.06 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup dates in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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