Clustered Oat Granola — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of clustered oat granola weighs 120 grams (4.23 ounces or 7.5g per tablespoon) when measured loose fill; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 126.8g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of clustered oat granola (loose fill) weighs 120g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 127g.
Granola: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 120g per 236.6 mL US cup (Loose fill).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 126.8 g | 4.47 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 480 g | 16.93 oz |
Granola: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.08 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.21 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.42 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.63 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 1.04 c |
| 150 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.08 c |
| 300 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 c |
| 400 g | 3 ⅓ cups | 3.33 c |
| 500 g | 4 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 4.17 c |
| 750 g | 6 ¼ cups | 6.25 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ⅓ cups | 8.33 c |
How to Measure Clustered Oat Granola Accurately
Pour clustered granola loosely into the cup until level. Due to large, irregular toasted oat clusters, nuts, and dried fruit, cluster size dramatically alters volume packing—always use weight (120g) for predictable nutrition and recipe consistency.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 172948; Commercial Breakfast Cereal Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Yogurt and fruit parfaits
- Breakfast cereal bowls
- Muffin and quick bread crunchy toppings
- Hiking snack trail mixes
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Traditional Swiss muesli at 1:1 weight (110–120g).
- Toasted rolled oats tossed with honey and chopped nuts at 1:1 weight.
Clustered Oat Granola Measuring FAQs
Why does granola cup weight vary between different grocery brands? ▾
Granolas heavy in nuts, seeds, and dense syrup binders weigh 130–140g per cup, whereas light puffed-grain granolas weigh under 100g per cup.
How do I measure homemade granola accurately in recipes? ▾
Always measure homemade granola on a digital scale in grams, as cluster size varies widely between batches and baking sheet positions.