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What does 2 cups of instant yeast look like?
Volume
Weighs 9.18 oz (260 g)
Quick answer
2 cups of instant yeast: about the size of a water bottle: 32 tablespoons, or 2 cups.
2 cups of instant yeast is a dry, granular substance that weighs 9.18 oz (260 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 6.41 in (16.3 cm) wide and 2.69 in (6.83 cm) tall, which is about the size of a water bottle.
- Pile width
- 6.41 in (16.3 cm)
- Pile height
- 2.69 in (6.83 cm)
- Density
- 0.55 g/mL
Instant yeast typically ranges 0.5–0.62 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of yeast occupy?
- The volume is 2 cups (473 mL), which is equivalent to 96 teaspoons or 32 tablespoons.
- Does the density of the yeast change?
- The typical density is 0.55 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.62 g/mL depending on how the yeast is packed.
- What can I use to visualize the scale of this pile?
- You can compare the pile to the large egg, pint glass, and loaf of bread shown in the photo.