What does 1 cup of pitted dates look like?
1 cup of pitted dates weighs 5.26 oz (149 g). When poured into a loose pile, they measure 5.4 in (13.7 cm) wide and 1.89 in (4.8 cm) tall, which is about the size of a coffee mug.
In kitchen measures
16 tablespoons
48 tsp · 16 tbsp · 1 cups
about the size of a coffee mug
- Weight
- 5.26 oz (149 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 5.4 in (13.7 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
- Density
- 0.63 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Pitted dates typically ranges 0.55–0.72 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much volume does this take up?
- The volume is 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equal to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- Does the density of the dates change?
- The typical density is 0.63 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.55 to 0.72 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the scale of this amount?
- In the photo, the pile of dates is shown next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone.