How many us cup is 1 metric cup of pumpkin purée?

1 metric cup of pumpkin purée weighs approximately 1 us cup. This is based on a density of 1.03 g/ml for pumpkin purée.

How do I measure pumpkin purée accurately?

For the most accurate measurement of pumpkin purée, use a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary based on how the ingredient is packed.

Why does pumpkin purée have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Pumpkin Purée has a density of 1.03 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 1.03 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Pumpkin Purée

Metric Cup to US Cup

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Amount

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1.1cup

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Pumpkin Purée — Quick Reference

Common metric cup to us cup conversions

Pumpkin Purée: Metric Cup to US Cup conversion table
Metric Cup	US Cup
¼ cup	0cup
⅓ cup	0cup
½ cup	1cup
⅔ cup	1cup
¾ cup	1cup
1 cup	1cup
1½ cups	2cup
2 cups	2cup

Based on pumpkin purée density of 1.03 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Pumpkin Purée Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us cup.

Measurement Tip

Fresh produce like pumpkin purée varies naturally in density. Our conversion uses an average density of 1.03 g/ml, but actual weights can vary based on variety, ripeness, and growing conditions. For baking precision, always weigh produce rather than measuring by volume.

About Our Data

The density value of 1.03 g/ml for pumpkin purée is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168449). This measurement was taken with pumpkin purée firmly packed into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 168449)

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