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    How Many Cups is 4 oz? + Free Printable Conversions Chart

    Published: Feb 17, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

    How Many Cups is 4 oz? + Free Printable Conversions Chart

    Learn the answer to 'How many cups is 4 oz?' and find out the difference between measuring ounces and measuring cups and how to convert the two!

    How Many Cups is 4 oz? + Free Printable Conversions Chart
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    • How many cups is 4 oz?
    • How many cups is 4 fl oz? 
    • Ounces Versus Fluid Ounces
    • Is there a difference between a liquid cup and a dry cup?
    • How many cups is 4 oz of butter?
    • How many ounces is a cup of sugar?
    • Free Printable Kitchen Conversions Chart
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    While cooking isn't always an exact science, and some recipes benefit from a touch more of sugar or a tad less salt, things can get pretty confusing when it’s time to improvise with measuring tools and do common conversions. This is especially true for baking. 


    Have you been wondering how many cups is 4 oz? Here’s a handy guide to learn about how many cups make up 4 oz across different ingredients, PLUS grab a free printable kitchen conversions chart!

    How many cups is 4 oz?

    In general, four ounces (4 oz) make up half a cup (1.5 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. There is half a cup in 4 US fluid ounces: eight tablespoons, a quarter of a pint, 118.5 ml. But while ounces and fluid ounces share a name, and are both units of measurement, there is a great deal of difference between the two. Fluid ounces are a volume unit.

    Ounces Versus Fluid Ounces

    Why the distinction if they're both ounces? Dry and liquid ingredients vary a lot in weight, hence the need for different measurements. When measuring dry ingredients such as flour or sugar, you generally look for weight. But for liquid ingredients like water or milk, you would need to look for something to measure by volume. As you can see, dry measures rather differently than wet.


    When a recipe calls for ounces, they're looking for a specific weight, which generally tends to be more accurate. This is where you would usually break out a scale. US fluid oz, on the other hand, are measurements that look at volume, or how much space something takes up. 


    For example, half a cup of dry flour and half a cup of honey might take up the same amount of space, but they would weigh differently, and alter your recipe should you mistake weight and volume. It's best to be careful and not use ounces and fluid ounces interchangeably. Luckily, there are different ways of measuring either! You can also purchase dry measuring cups and measuring cups designed specifically for wet ingredients to make the whole process easier and insure an exact measurement is made.

    Is there a difference between a liquid cup and a dry cup?

    Yes, there is! A liquid cup usually looks like smaller pitchers that have a lip, which makes it easy to pour the liquid out. Liquid measuring cups come in sets, available in 1, 2, 4, and 8-cup measures, and can be plastic or glass. Aside from cups, these liquid cups also indicate measurements in ounces and milliliters. 


    On the other hand, a dry cup—otherwise known as a graduated measuring cup—usually looks like a small pot with a handle, and it also comes in sets: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. The rims are flat, making it easy for the dry ingredient to be leveled off. 

    How many cups is 4 oz of butter?

    1 stick of butter is usually 4 ounces, which makes it half a cup. If the butter isn't packed by stick, you can pack it into half a cup to be sure. 

    How many ounces is a cup of sugar?

    1 cup of sugar is about eight ounces. Use a dry cup, fill to the brim, and level off!

    Free Printable Kitchen Conversions Chart

    You don’t have to rack your brain with different conversions every time you bake! To help you focus on more important things in the kitchen, here’s a Free Printable Kitchen Conversions Chart to guide you making common kitchen conversions.

    printable kitchen conversions chart

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