What does 1 cup of raw oysters look like?
1 cup of raw oysters is 8.51 oz (241 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 5.76 in (14.6 cm) wide and 1.66 in (4.22 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
- 8.51 oz (241 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 5.76 in (14.6 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.66 in (4.22 cm)
- Density
- 1.02 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Raw oysters typically ranges 0.95–1.1 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equal to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- How dense are raw oysters?
- The typical density is 1.02 g/mL, though this ranges from 0.95 to 1.1 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects are shown for scale in the photo?
- The photo shows the oysters next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone.