How many cups are in a shot


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How many shot in 1 cup? The answer is 8.
We assume you are converting between shot and cup [US].
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The SI derived unit for volume is the cubic meter.
1 cubic meter is equal to 33814.022558919 shot, or 4226.7528198649 cup.
Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results.
Use this page to learn how to convert between shots and cups.
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›› Quick conversion chart of shot to cup

1 shot to cup = 0.125 cup

5 shot to cup = 0.625 cup

10 shot to cup = 1.25 cup

20 shot to cup = 2.5 cup

30 shot to cup = 3.75 cup

40 shot to cup = 5 cup

50 shot to cup = 6.25 cup

75 shot to cup = 9.375 cup

100 shot to cup = 12.5 cup



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How much of a cup is a shot?

Shot glasses are the standard measuring tool we are familiar with when drinking. Since we count every shot as one, we were made to believe that a shot glass is equal to 1 oz of alcohol. But in reality, these small drinking glasses usually hold around 1.5 oz to 2 oz of liquor.

How much is two shots?

Two shots, in 1.5 oz shot glasses, would actually constitute three legal drinks and take at least three hours to filter out of your system. But don't let the misconception stop you from having a fun night of shots.

How do you measure a shot of alcohol?

Once you start pouring into a glass, count from 1 to 4. Then, measure the amount of liquid you have in the glass. If it reaches the 1.5 oz mark then you did well! But if the measurement is a little over the top or less, it means you need to practice some more.