What does 0.5 cups of dry sand look like?
Volume
Weighs 6.68 oz (189 g)
Quick answer
0.5 cups of dry sand: about the size of a tennis ball: 8 tablespoons, or 0.5 cups.
0.5 cups of dry sand is about the size of a tennis ball. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 4.34 in (11 cm) wide and 1.46 in (3.72 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.46 in (3.72 cm)
- Density
- 1.6 g/mL
Dry sand typically ranges 1.44–1.7 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of sand weigh?
- The 0.5 cups of dry sand weighs 6.68 oz (189 g).
- How can I measure this volume in my kitchen?
- You can measure this amount using 24 teaspoons, 8 tablespoons, or 0.5 cups, which equals 8 tbsp (118 mL).
- What is the density of this sand?
- The typical density is 1.6 g/mL, though it can range from 1.44 to 1.7 g/mL depending on packing.