Oats Weight Reference
Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) and quick oats weigh approximately the same per cup — about 80 grams. Steel-cut oats are denser.
Weight Reference
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup rolled oats | 20 g | 0.71 oz |
| ½ cup rolled oats | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| 1 cup rolled oats | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| 1 cup quick oats | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| 1 cup steel-cut oats | 160 g | 5.64 oz |
Common Equivalents
1 cup rolled oats = 80 g = 2.82 oz
1 cup steel-cut oats = 160 g = 5.64 oz
Measuring Notes
- Scoop and level — oats don't pack like flour.
- Quick oats and rolled oats are interchangeable in most baking recipes, but texture will differ.
- Steel-cut oats are not a good substitute in baking — they remain too firm.
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