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2 1/2 Cups of Olive Oil in Grams

2 1/2 cups of olive oil = 540 grams

That's 540 g, or 19 oz by weight.

2 1/2 cups of olive oil in other units

Grams
540
Ounces
19
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.37
Tablespoons
40
Milliliters
591

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2.5 cups = 540 grams

How to convert cups of olive oil to grams

One level US cup of olive oil weighs about 216 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 216 = 540 g.

Fats are close to water in density, so cup and gram amounts stay predictable. Weigh solid fats for the best accuracy.

Olive Oil: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup27 grams
1/4 cup54 grams
1/3 cup72 grams
1/2 cup108 grams
2/3 cup144 grams
3/4 cup162 grams
1 cup216 grams
1 1/4 cups270 grams
1 1/2 cups324 grams
2 cups432 grams
2 1/2 cups540 grams
3 cups648 grams
4 cups864 grams

2 1/2 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Butter567 grams
Vegetable Oil545 grams
Coconut Oil545 grams
Shortening475 grams
All-Purpose Flour313 grams
Bread Flour318 grams
Almond Flour240 grams
Granulated Sugar500 grams
Brown Sugar550 grams
Powdered Sugar300 grams
Honey850 grams
Milk610 grams
Rolled Oats225 grams
White Rice (uncooked)463 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of olive oil?

2 1/2 cups of olive oil is 540 grams, based on 216 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 1/2 cups of olive oil would be 571 g.

Should I weigh olive oil or measure it by volume?

Fats are close to water in density, so cup and gram amounts stay predictable. Weigh solid fats for the best accuracy. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.