How Many Grams in 1¼ Cups of Raisins?
Precise conversion for baking and cooking.
The exact weight is
181
grams
1¼ cups of raisins = 181g
· Based on 145g per cup
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cups of raisins =
181g
Raisins — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cups | 18g | 0.6 oz |
| ¼ cups | 36g | 1.3 oz |
| ⅓ cups | 48g | 1.7 oz |
| ½ cups | 72g | 2.5 oz |
| ⅔ cups | 97g | 3.4 oz |
| ¾ cups | 109g | 3.8 oz |
| 1 cup | 145g | 5.1 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 181g | 6.4 oz |
| 1½ cups | 218g | 7.7 oz |
| 1¾ cups | 254g | 9.0 oz |
| 2 cups | 290g | 10.2 oz |
| 2½ cups | 362g | 12.8 oz |
| 3 cups | 435g | 15.3 oz |
| 4 cups | 580g | 20.5 oz |
| 5 cups | 725g | 25.6 oz |
💡 Pro Tip: Pack loosely. Plump dried raisins in warm water before baking for better texture.
Why Weigh Raisins in Grams?
When a recipe calls for 1¼ cups of raisins, using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 181 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because raisins can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.
How to Measure Raisins by Weight
Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add raisins until the scale reads 181g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.
Also Known As
Raisins is sometimes referred to as sultanas, golden raisins. The same conversion of 145g per cup applies regardless of the name used.
Frequently Asked Questions
1¼ cups of raisins weighs exactly 181 grams or approximately 6.4 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 145 grams per cup.
Yes, the density of raisins (145g 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 (181g), 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.