Convert Palm Sugar from Ounces to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 ounce of palm sugar?

1 ounce of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 0.15 US cups. 2 ounces of palm sugar is 0.3 US cups. 4 ounces of palm sugar is 0.59 US cups. 6 ounces of palm sugar is 0.89 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

Palm sugar is an unrefined sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, with a rich caramel flavour and subtle earthy notes. One metric cup (250 ml) of palm sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe calls for palm sugar in cups but you prefer to measure by weight, this converter handles the calculation.

Palm sugar is sold as blocks, pastes, and fine granules, and each form packs into a cup differently. Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping, especially with blocks that need grating first.

Also known as

  • coconut sugar
  • jaggery
  • gula melaka

Related Palm Sugar Ingredients

Brown sugar has a similar caramel depth and is the most common everyday swap for palm sugar. Brown sugar is moister and heavier by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh when substituting and expect a slightly softer, sweeter result. See what 1 ounce of brown sugar is in US cups.

Raw sugar is a dry, coarse cane sugar with a faint caramel note and similar weight per cup (200 g). It lacks palm sugar's earthy depth but works as a 1:1 swap by weight in recipes where the flavour difference is minor. See what 1 ounce of raw sugar is in US cups.

Molasses is the dark syrup behind the earthy, bittersweet notes found in unrefined sugars like palm sugar. A small amount of molasses stirred into white sugar can approximate the flavour when palm sugar is unavailable. See what 1 ounce of molasses is in US cups.

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Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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0.15 Cup (US)

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common palm sugar conversions from ounces to cups (US).

OuncesCups (US)
1 oz0.15 cups (US)
2 oz0.3 cups (US)
3 oz0.44 cups (US)
4 oz0.59 cups (US)
5 oz0.74 cups (US)
6 oz0.89 cups (US)
8 oz1.18 cups (US)
10 oz1.48 cups (US)
12 oz1.77 cups (US)

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting palm sugar from Ounces to Cup (US) and other measurements.

ouncescup(US)cupgramslbkgtbsptsp
2.5 oz0.37 cup (US)0.35 cup70.92 g0.16 lb0.07 kg5.91 tbsp17.73 tsp
5 oz0.74 cup (US)0.71 cup141.84 g0.31 lb0.14 kg11.82 tbsp35.46 tsp
7.5 oz1.11 cup (US)1.06 cup212.77 g0.47 lb0.21 kg17.73 tbsp53.19 tsp
10 oz1.48 cup (US)1.42 cup283.69 g0.63 lb0.28 kg23.64 tbsp70.92 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 US cup of palm sugar in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 ounce of palm sugar?
1 ounce of palm sugar is 0.15 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 2 ounces is 0.3 US cups and 4 ounces is 0.59 US cups. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones. Open the palm sugar converter
How many US cups is 2 ounces of palm sugar?
2 ounces of palm sugar is 0.3 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 0.15 US cups and 4 ounces is 0.59 US cups. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 4 oz palm sugar in US cups?
4 ounces of palm sugar is 0.59 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 0.15 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.3 US cups. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 6 oz palm sugar in US cups?
6 ounces of palm sugar is 0.89 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 0.15 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.3 US cups. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
Are palm sugar and coconut sugar the same thing?
Yes. Coconut sugar is another name for palm sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of palm sugar is 0.15 US cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.3 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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