Canned Pumpkin Puree — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of canned pumpkin puree weighs 227 grams (8.01 ounces or 14.2g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 239.9g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of canned pumpkin puree (dip and sweep) weighs 227g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 240g.
Pumpkin Puree: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 227g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 4.7 g | 0.17 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 28.4 g | 1 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 56.8 g | 2 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 75.7 g | 2.67 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 113.5 g | 4 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 151.3 g | 5.34 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 170.3 g | 6.01 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 227 g | 8.01 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 239.9 g | 8.46 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 340.5 g | 12.01 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 454 g | 16.01 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 681 g | 24.02 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 908 g | 32.03 oz |
Pumpkin Puree: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 tsp | 0.04 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.11 c |
| 50 g | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.22 c |
| 75 g | ⅓ cup | 0.33 c |
| 100 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.44 c |
| 125 g | ½ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 0.55 c |
| 150 g | ⅔ cup | 0.66 c |
| 200 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.88 c |
| 250 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.10 c |
| 300 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.32 c |
| 400 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.76 c |
| 500 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 2.20 c |
| 750 g | 3 ¼ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 3.30 c |
| 1000 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 4.41 c |
How to Measure Canned Pumpkin Puree Accurately
Spoon dense pumpkin puree into a dry measuring cup, tap once lightly on the counter to eliminate air pockets, and sweep level. One standard 15-ounce can contains 425 grams, which equals roughly 1 7/8 cups (227g per level cup).
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170556; Libby's Pumpkin Technical Specifications
Common Culinary Uses
- Traditional pumpkin pie
- Spiced pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin cheesecake
- Savory pumpkin soups and pasta sauces
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Roasted mashed butternut squash puree at 1:1 weight (227g).
- Sweet potato puree at 1:1 weight.
Exact Canned Pumpkin Puree Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Canned Pumpkin Puree Measuring FAQs
Is canned pumpkin puree the same as pumpkin pie mix? ▾
No, canned pumpkin puree is 100% pure cooked squash with zero seasonings, while pie mix contains added sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spices.
Why does homemade roasted pumpkin puree behave differently in pies? ▾
Homemade puree typically has higher water content; strain it through cheesecloth for 30 minutes to match commercial canned puree thickness.