How Many Cups are in a Box of Beef Broth? A Helpful Guide

As a passionate home cook and recipe creator I use a lot of beef broth. It’s a versatile kitchen staple that adds rich meaty flavor to soups, stews, gravies, risottos, and more. But when cooking with those handy boxes of beef broth, one question always pops up – how many cups do you actually get in one box?

The answer isn’t quite as simple as you may think. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll break down the typical size of beef broth boxes, the number of cups they contain, and some tips for measuring broth accurately. After reading, you’ll be a beef broth measuring pro!

The Standard Box Size of Beef Broth

The most common size for boxed beef broth is 32 oz or 4 cups This usually comes as a pack of two 32 oz cardboard boxes stacked together Some other typical sizes are

• Single 32 oz box (4 cups)
• 64 oz or quart box (8 cups)
• 16 oz or pint box (2 cups)

So if you grab a standard double pack off the shelf, you’ll be getting 64 oz or 8 cups total of beef broth.

Determining Cups of Broth in Opened Boxes

Once you open up that 32 oz beef broth box, the number of usable cups will depend on:

• If you use some broth – The remaining amount decreases if you use some before storing.

• Spills or evaporation – Any leaks or evaporation from the opened box reduces the volume.

• Settling of solids – Particles in the broth can settle, taking up space.

• How you measure – The method for measuring impacts cup yield.

Because of these factors, a 32 oz beef broth box will likely yield a touch under 4 cups after opening. Expect around 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups from a used box.

For the most accuracy, follow the tips below for measuring cups of broth.

Tips for Measuring Cups of Beef Broth

Give it a Stir

Make sure to stir the broth well before measuring to reincorporate any settled particles. This will maximize the yield.

Use a Liquid Measuring Cup

A clear liquid cup with ounce and cup markers will get you the most precision. Cup measurements on dry cups aren’t reliable for liquids.

Measure from a Full Box

Get the most accurate cup amount by measuring an unopened fresh box instead of one that’s already been used.

Weigh the Box

If you have a kitchen scale, weigh the entire sealed box then use the weight-to-volume conversion to calculate cups.

Note Evaporation

If storing an opened box for a while, make note if the broth level decreases from evaporation. This reduces the cup amount.

Estimate Based on Serving Size

Beef broth nutrition labels show serving size in cups. Multiply this by the number of servings per container for an estimate.

Handy Beef Broth Conversion Chart

To make your cooking easier, here is a quick reference chart for common beef broth box sizes and their corresponding cup amounts:

*Cup amounts based on unopened full boxes

Now that you know precisely how much broth is in those boxes, you can confidently use beef broth in recipes. No more guessing how many boxes you need for soup for a crowd or how to convert box measurements to cups required for your homemade pho broth.

As you cook more with handy boxed broth, you’ll get better at visually estimating amounts. But when in doubt, break out the measuring cups and use this guide for easy beef broth measuring success. Here’s to perfectly portioned recipes made using boxed beef broth!