How much is 1 oz of pellet hops?

I don't have a scale and since I am just beginning to brew and plan on buying 3 bulk hops (in pellets), I was wondering how I can determine how much 1oz of hops is.
Is there a general number of pellets to base this around?

Any easy way to figure this out? I wouldn't think a measuring cup would be accurate due to spacing between the pellets.

Number of pellets isn't accurate, either, since they're not all the same size. I can't think of a good way around a scale.

Yeah, you need a scale.

you can get a decent scale at most gas stations for about 20 dollars

Why not just pick up a kitchen scale? Looks like you can find them for around $30.

On the other hand, like with cooking food, sometimes it better and way more interesting if you just eyeball it. Buy a 1oz. packet of hops and pour it into your hand. Remember about how much of a handfull it is and go from there. I'm not confident enough to go this route yet, but someday.....

My diet scale was $7 and has the advantage of working with pellets, whole hops and adjuncts. I even use it occasionally for weighing foods.

You can pick up a diet scale at Wally world or Kmart really cheap, these kind:

http://www.mdhb.com/popup_image.php?pID=3160

They usually have a little calibration dial on them too for using with or without the plastic tray. I got the smaller type, weighs up to a pound and is pretty accurate.

lol it looks like I'm going to have to commit to buying a scale. I'll look around for one, but maybe I'll try the comparison to buying a 1oz package.

Bad Bath and Beyond has a cheap "Biggest Loser" kitchen scale for $20. There's always tons of coupons for $5 off or 20% off in the local newspaper inserts.

You can peel the "Biggest Loser" sticker right off and then it's just a nice, cheap digital scale.

Only problem I have with this thing is that it only measure to .1 ounces. Therefore, I can't accurately measure to the quarter ounce. Since I usually make hop-bombs, that's really not much of a problem for me.

If you get a portable scale at a gas station, cops might think you're dealing something...

eBay. You can get a good "druggie" scale that can resolve down to the 0.1 gram or .01 oz for about $10 shipped.

Also don't assume that a 1 oz package contains exactly 1 oz. The 1 oz packs that I've bought usually contain up to 1-1/4 oz, which can make a big difference in your brew.

Mad_Milo said:

eBay. You can get a good "druggie" scale that can resolve down to the 0.1 gram or .01 oz for about $10 shipped.

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That's where I went right away lol. Will this work? http://cgi.ebay.com/1-Scale-Portabl...all_Kitchen_Appliances_US?hash=item27ad0ee747

It seems to be the cheapest scale on ebay (not this specific link, there are plenty of them floating around).

I wouldn't get a spring scale. I just got a pothead digital scale for $9, shipped, and used it for the first time last night. Nice and accurate for these weights. Before that, I had a crappy spring scale that is now on its way to Goodwill.

lol okay, I'll get a digital scale

For low alpha pellets like Saaz, etc, eyeballing it would be ok I guess. It's about a shot glass full.

craven_morhead said:

I wouldn't get a spring scale. I just got a pothead digital scale for $9, shipped, and used it for the first time last night. Nice and accurate for these weights. Before that, I had a crappy spring scale that is now on its way to Goodwill.

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Link to the one you bought?

Anyone ever walk into a supermarket to weigh their hops? I'm seriously considering it...

jamesnsw said:

Anyone ever walk into a supermarket to weigh their hops? I'm seriously considering it...

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make sure you have some zip lock bags of Corn Sugar hanging out of your pockets too .... don't call me for bail I wont be home ...

An ounce of hop pellets is roughly equal to a 1/4 cup. I use a digital scale, and after I measure it out, that's usually what I come up with.

If you're getting a whole pound, and you're not too worried about being exact, just divide the whole pound into 16 even portions. I know that when you usually get a pound they bonus you an ounce or two, so if you want to be more exact, take James' suggestion and go to the supermarket first. That way you know if you have 16oz, 17oz or whatever.

bhs668 said:

http://www.wholesale-scales.com/ind...ge=1&sort=4a&gclid=COiPlYXdl54CFQ4NDQod0GEPlg

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Wow, there's some good deals on there. I wonder what the quality is?

One thing to also consider is that you might want to weigh more than just hops. I think my scale was about $30 at my LHBS, and it goes up to 12 lbs (or around there) so it can also be used to weigh extract, dme, corn sugar, or grain. I might be a little concerned that a bowl large enough to hold an ounce of leaf hops could bottom out some of those 500g scales!

This is the scale I bought, I'm happy with it. Great for dextrose, hops, etc. Couldn't really use it for large amounts of grain, but I don't buy grain wholesale anyway. Hope the link works.

If I had to guess without a scale. Maybe a small shot glass full of pellets would be close to an ounce.

A scale purchase is the way to go. I found an electric kitchen scale at an outlet for about $16. A small kitchen scale at walmart or target should be a cheap alternative.