What does 1 cup of ground beef look like?
Volume
Weighs 8.35 oz (237 g)
Quick answer
1 cup of ground beef: about the size of a coffee mug: 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
1 cup of ground beef weighs 8.35 oz (237 g). It is about the size of a coffee mug, as shown in the photo next to a lemon, an orange, and a coffee mug.
- As one piece
- 3.05 in (7.74 cm) × 2.33 in (5.93 cm) × 2.03 in (5.16 cm)
- Density
- 1 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Ground beef typically ranges 0.97–1.03 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- What are the dimensions of this amount of ground beef?
- As one solid piece, it is about 3.05 in (7.74 cm) long, 2.33 in (5.93 cm) deep and 2.03 in (5.16 cm) tall.
- How does 1 cup of ground beef break down in kitchen measurements?
- It equals 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- Does the density of the beef vary?
- The typical density is 1 g/mL, with a range of 0.97 to 1.03 g/mL depending on packing.