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16 oz (1 lb) Unsweetened Applesauce = 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp

16 oz (1 lb) (453.6 grams) of unsweetened applesauce equals 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (1.86 US Customary cups, 1.76 Metric 250 mL cups, 439.8 mL, or 29.74 tablespoons) when measured pour and level at a verified density of 244g per US Customary cup.

Metric weight: 453.6g • Exact volume: 1.86 US Cups • 1.76 Metric Cups • 29.74 tbsp

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Measuring density
Standard: Pour and level244g / cup
Converted Measure
16 oz Unsweetened Applesauce (Pour and level) =
1 ¾ US Cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp
Physical scoop breakdown1.86 cups
1 cup
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
1 tbsp
2 ¼ tsp
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Grams
453.6 g
Ounces
16 oz
US Cups
1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp
Metric (250mL)
1.76 c
Tablespoons
29.74 tbsp
Milliliters
439.8 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened applesauce (pour and level) weighs 244g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 258g.

Batch Scaling Around 16 oz (1 lb) Unsweetened Applesauce

Batch scaling conversion table around 16 oz (1 lb) of Unsweetened Applesauce (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 226.8g (8 oz) ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp 219.9 mL
Standard (1×) 453.6g (16 oz) 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp 439.8 mL
1.5× Batch 680.4g (24 oz) 2 ¾ cups + 1 ¾ tsp 659.7 mL
Double Batch (2×) 907.2g (32 oz) 3 ⅔ cups + 2 ½ tsp 879.6 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 1360.8g (48 oz) 5 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp 1319.4 mL

Measuring 16 oz (1 lb) of Unsweetened Applesauce in the Kitchen

Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened applesauce weighs 244g when measured pour and level, 16 Ounces (453.6g) translates to 1.86 US cups (1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp).

Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (29.74 tablespoons total) using pour and level technique. Pour or spoon smooth applesauce into the measuring cup and level. Applesauce contains about 88% water and dissolved fruit pectin, giving it a dense fluid weight of 244 grams per level cup.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171694; Processed Apple Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 16 ounces (16 oz) of unsweetened applesauce? ▾

16 ounces (453.6 grams) of unsweetened applesauce (Pour and level, 244g per US cup) equals 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (1.86 US Customary Cups, 1.76 Metric 250 mL cups, or 29.74 tablespoons).

How do I substitute applesauce for oil in baking? ▾

Replace up to half the vegetable oil or butter by weight with unsweetened applesauce to cut fat while preserving tender crumb moisture.

Can applesauce replace eggs in baking? ▾

Use 1/4 cup (60 grams) of unsweetened applesauce per egg in dense baked goods like brownies and muffins.