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2 1/2 Cups of Vegetable Oil in Grams

2 1/2 cups of vegetable oil = 545 grams

That's 545 g, or 19.2 oz by weight.

2 1/2 cups of vegetable oil in other units

Grams
545
Ounces
19.2
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.37
Tablespoons
40
Milliliters
591

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2.5 cups = 545 grams

How to convert cups of vegetable oil to grams

One level US cup of vegetable oil weighs about 218 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 218 = 545 g.

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

Vegetable Oil: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup27 grams
1/4 cup55 grams
1/3 cup73 grams
1/2 cup109 grams
2/3 cup145 grams
3/4 cup164 grams
1 cup218 grams
1 1/4 cups273 grams
1 1/2 cups327 grams
2 cups436 grams
2 1/2 cups545 grams
3 cups654 grams
4 cups872 grams

2 1/2 cups of other ingredients

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

IngredientGrams
Butter567 grams
Olive Oil540 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 vegetable oil?

2 1/2 cups of vegetable oil is 545 grams, based on 218 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 vegetable oil would be 576 g.

Should I weigh vegetable 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.