Light Rum Cups to Grams
1 US cup of Light Rum is about 225.47 grams using the density reference for this converter.
Direct Answer
1 US cup of Light Rum equals 225.47 g
grams = cups × 225.47
2 cups = 450.94 g
This uses Light Rum at 40% ABV (not pure ethanol), so density differs from alcohol-only references.
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Explanation
Convert US cups of light rum to grams using a density reference of 0.953 g/mL. With the US cup fixed at 236.588 mL, that gives 225.47 grams per cup for this ingredient.
That is especially useful for cocktail specs, batching sheets, and inventory work where light rum starts from weight but service still uses poured measures. Light Rum is treated here as 40% ABV, so stronger or lower-proof bottles can shift the practical density slightly.
Common Conversion Values
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 56.37 |
| 1/3 | 75.15 |
| 1/2 | 112.73 |
| 3/4 | 169.1 |
| 1 | 225.47 |
| 1 1/2 | 338.2 |
| 2 | 450.94 |
| 3 | 676.41 |
| 4 | 901.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Light Rum?
1 US cup of Light Rum is 225.47 grams using the density reference for this converter.
What density basis does this cup conversion use for Light Rum?
It uses a density of 0.953 g/mL with the US cup standard (236.588 mL).
How many grams are in 2 cups of Light Rum?
2 US cups of Light Rum are 450.94 grams using the density reference for this converter.
How do I convert Light Rum grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; for this ingredient, 1 g = < 0.01 cups.