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¼ US Cup Quick-Cooking Oats = 21.3g

¼ US Cup of quick-cooking oats weighs 21.3 grams (0.75 ounces or 0.05 pounds; 59.1 mL or 4 tablespoons in volume) when measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 85g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 0.75 oz (0.05 lb) • Volume: 59.1 mL (4 tbsp)

Batch
Measuring density
Standard: Dip and sweep85g / cup
Converted Measure
0.25 US cup Quick-Cooking Oats (Dip and sweep) =
21.3 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.25 cups
1/4 cup
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Grams
21.3 g
Ounces
0.75 oz
US Cups
¼ cup
Metric (250mL)
0.24 c
Tablespoons
4 tbsp
Milliliters
59.1 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of quick-cooking oats (dip and sweep) weighs 85g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 90g.

Batch Scaling Around ¼ US Cup Quick-Cooking Oats

Batch scaling conversion table around ¼ US Cup of Quick-Cooking Oats (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 10.6g (0.37 oz) ⅛ cup 29.6 mL
Standard (1×) 21.3g (0.75 oz) ¼ cup 59.1 mL
1.5× Batch 31.9g (1.12 oz) ⅓ cup + 2 tsp 88.7 mL
Double Batch (2×) 42.5g (1.5 oz) ½ cup 118.3 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 63.8g (2.25 oz) ¾ cup 177.4 mL

Measuring ¼ US Cup of Quick-Cooking Oats in the Kitchen

Measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 85g per US cup, ¼ US cup of quick-cooking oats weighs 21.3 grams (0.75 ounces).

Scoop lightly into a dry measuring cup and sweep level without compacting. Because quick oats are cut into smaller pieces before rolling, their finer geometry yields approximately 85 grams per cup.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171663; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is ¼ cup of quick-cooking oats? ▾

¼ US Cup of quick-cooking oats measured Dip and sweep weighs 21.3 grams (0.75 ounces).

What is the culinary difference between rolled oats and quick oats? ▾

Quick oats are rolled thinner and pre-chopped, allowing them to hydrate and cook in 1 to 2 minutes while lending a softer texture to baked goods.

Can quick oats be used as a bread flour extender? ▾

Yes, replacing up to 15% of wheat flour by weight with quick oats adds moisture retention and a tender crumb to sandwich loaves.