How Many Grams in 2½ Cups of Dried Cherries?
Precise conversion for baking and cooking.
The exact weight is
350
grams
2½ cups of dried cherries = 350g
· Based on 140g per cup
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cups of dried cherries =
350g
Dried Cherries — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cups | 18g | 0.6 oz |
| ¼ cups | 35g | 1.2 oz |
| ⅓ cups | 47g | 1.7 oz |
| ½ cups | 70g | 2.5 oz |
| ⅔ cups | 93g | 3.3 oz |
| ¾ cups | 105g | 3.7 oz |
| 1 cup | 140g | 4.9 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 175g | 6.2 oz |
| 1½ cups | 210g | 7.4 oz |
| 1¾ cups | 245g | 8.6 oz |
| 2 cups | 280g | 9.9 oz |
| 2½ cups | 350g | 12.3 oz |
| 3 cups | 420g | 14.8 oz |
| 4 cups | 560g | 19.8 oz |
| 5 cups | 700g | 24.7 oz |
💡 Pro Tip: Great substitute for raisins in recipes for a tart twist.
Why Weigh Dried Cherries in Grams?
When a recipe calls for 2½ cups of dried cherries, using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 350 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because dried cherries can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.
How to Measure Dried Cherries by Weight
Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add dried cherries until the scale reads 350g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.
Also Known As
Dried Cherries is sometimes referred to as tart dried cherries. The same conversion of 140g per cup applies regardless of the name used.
Frequently Asked Questions
2½ cups of dried cherries weighs exactly 350 grams or approximately 12.3 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 140 grams per cup.
Yes, the density of dried cherries (140g per cup) is consistent across brands. Minor variations of ±5% may occur depending on grind, moisture, and how the ingredient is packed into the cup — which is exactly why weighing with a scale is recommended.
If measuring by cups, whether you sift can change the weight by 10-20%. When measuring by weight (350g), sifting doesn't affect accuracy since you're targeting an exact gram amount regardless of volume.
This conversion uses the US standard cup (236.6ml, commonly rounded to 240ml). If you're using a metric cup (250ml), the weight will be slightly higher. For perfect accuracy, always use a kitchen scale.