How many ounces in 2 1/2 cups?
2 1/2 cups = 20 fl oz
40 Tbsp · 120 tsp · 591 mL
Measure with: 2 cups + 1/2 cup
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Other cup standards
US cups: 2.5 · nutrition-label cups (240 mL): 2.464 · metric cups (250 mL): 2.366 · UK fluid ounces: 20.82
Grab the 1-cup measure twice and the 1/2 cup once. For liquids, a 4-cup glass measure takes it in one pour, while a 2-cup measure would need a refill.
Many soda bottles are 20 fl oz, and that is exactly 2 1/2 cups, so a full bottle covers a recipe that calls for this much (20 oz to cups).
By weight, 2 1/2 cups of spooned all-purpose flour is about 300 g (10.58 oz) and granulated sugar about 495 g (17.46 oz). Halved, the amount becomes 1 1/4 cups; doubled, 5 cups.
| Cups | Fluid ounces | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | mL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 1 fl oz | 2 | 6 | 30 |
| 1/6 cup | 1.33 fl oz | 2.67 | 8 | 39 |
| 1/4 cup | 2 fl oz | 4 | 12 | 59 |
| 1/3 cup | 2.67 fl oz | 5.33 | 16 | 79 |
| 3/8 cup | 3 fl oz | 6 | 18 | 89 |
| 1/2 cup | 4 fl oz | 8 | 24 | 118 |
| 2/3 cup | 5.33 fl oz | 10.67 | 32 | 158 |
| 3/4 cup | 6 fl oz | 12 | 36 | 177 |
| 7/8 cup | 7 fl oz | 14 | 42 | 207 |
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz | 16 | 48 | 237 |
| 1 1/4 cups | 10 fl oz | 20 | 60 | 296 |
| 1 1/3 cups | 10.67 fl oz | 21.33 | 64 | 315 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 12 fl oz | 24 | 72 | 355 |
| 2 cups | 16 fl oz | 32 | 96 | 473 |
| 2 1/2 cups | 20 fl oz | 40 | 120 | 591 |
| 3 cups | 24 fl oz | 48 | 144 | 710 |
| 4 cups | 32 fl oz | 64 | 192 | 946 |
| 5 cups | 40 fl oz | 80 | 240 | 1,183 |
| 6 cups | 48 fl oz | 96 | 288 | 1,420 |
| 8 cups | 64 fl oz | 128 | 384 | 1,893 |
| 16 cups | 128 fl oz | 256 | 768 | 3,785 |
What 2 1/2 cups weighs
| Ingredient | 2 1/2 cup | How measured |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 300 g · 10.58 oz | spooned into the cup and leveled |
| Granulated sugar | 495 g · 17.46 oz | scooped and leveled |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 533 g · 18.78 oz | packed firmly |
| Butter | 567 g · 20 oz | cut at the Tbsp marks on the wrapper (1 stick = 1/2 cup) |
| Rolled oats | 223 g · 7.85 oz | scooped and leveled |
| Water | 590 g · 20.81 oz | liquid measuring cup |
Questions
How many ounces is 2 1/2 cups?
20 fl oz.
How many mL in 2 1/2 cups?
About 591 mL.
Is 2 1/2 cups more than a pint?
Yes. A pint is 2 cups, so 2 1/2 cups is a pint plus 1/2 cup.
Sources: US customary units: NIST Handbook 44. How we calculate.