You probably find yourself converting measurements for recipes quite a bit if you reside in Canada, as I do.
But trying to convert 8 ounce cool whip containers to liter ones has been the most perplexing thing ever!
So continue reading for the quick and simple solutions. You can also print out a handy conversion chart for cool whip container sizes for future reference.
Cool Whip Sizes in the US
Cool Whip is sold in 3 sizes in the US:
Cool Whip Sizes in Canada
I discovered that Canada only offers two sizes of Cool Whip:
However, I can only find the 1 litre size where I am.
Why it’s so confusing to convert Cool Whip ounces to liter
Although I’m not an expert in converting metric to imperial measurements, the results of my repeated searches for “8 ounces to liter” just didn’t make sense.
When you realize that ounces are measured by weight or liquid (fluid ounces), problems start to arise. For Cool Whip, the ounces are calculated based on weight. However, since liters are a liquid measurement, converting Cool Whip sizes can be particularly challenging.
Eventually, I came to the conclusion that converting Cool Whip containers into cups was the best option.
Cool Whip Container Sizes in Cups – US & Canada
I did a lot of research and found that converting ounces to cups gives the most accurate results when converting Cool Whip to liters.
I let Cool Whip thaw to room temperature first, then use a silicone spatula to press it into a measuring cup to measure it easily and precisely.
Printable Conversion Chart for Cool Whip Container Sizes
I created a printable conversion chart for Cool Whip sizes that you can use as needed because I needed one for myself.
Conversion tables used to be folded and tucked into the back of my grandmother’s favorite cookbook. You might want to do that, too!.
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FAQ
How many cups are in an 8 oz container of Cool Whip?
How many ounces is a cup of whipped cream?
No, 8 ounces = 1 cup. (At least in the U. S. ).
Does 8 oz make 1 cup?
Liquid measuring cups indicate that 1 cup = 8 ounces. However, they actually mean that a cup of liquid equals eight fluid ounces. For dry measurements, the rules change. You cannot rely on the same conversion because the weights of dry ingredients vary greatly.
How do you measure Cool Whip?
I did a lot of research and found that converting ounces to cups gives the most accurate results when converting Cool Whip to liters. I let Cool Whip thaw to room temperature first, then use a silicone spatula to press it into a measuring cup to measure it easily and precisely.