Demystifying Chicken Broth: How Many Cups Are in a Box?

Chicken broth is a versatile kitchen staple used in everything from soups and stews to gravies and pan sauces. But if you’re new to cooking with boxed broths, you may be wondering – just how much is in that cardboard carton? Let me break it down for you.

As a home cook who relies on chicken broth to add flavor to many dishes, I’ve learned a thing or two about the different container sizes and yields. In this article, we’ll dive into the common sizes for boxed chicken broth and how to convert that into cups. Consider this your crash course on canned chicken broth volumes!

Taking Stock of Chicken Broth Boxes

Chicken broth typically comes in three main sizes:

• 32 oz box This is the most common size and what most recipes call for when listing “1 box” of chicken broth It contains 4 cups of broth

• 16 oz box Half the size of the 32 oz, so unsurprisingly – this size box contains 2 cups of chicken broth.

• 8 oz box or can: The smallest size available, with 1 cup of chicken broth inside.

Some less common sizes like quarts (64 oz) and gallons (128 oz) can also be found in stock at warehouse stores or online.

Cup Conversions Made Easy

To make your chicken broth boxes even more convenient and recipe-friendly, it’s helpful to know the cup conversions:

• 32 oz box = 4 cups
• 16 oz box = 2 cups
• 8 oz box/can = 1 cup

So a recipe calling for 2 cups of chicken broth could be made with either an 16 oz box or two 8 oz cans – whatever you have on hand!

Here’s a quick reference chart:

See – easy peasy! Now you know exactly how much chicken broth you’ll get from any size box or can.

Getting Precise with Partial Cups

Sometimes you’ll need just a fraction of a box for a recipe. No problem! Here are the chicken broth cup yields for partial boxes:

• 16 oz box (1/2 of 32 oz box): 2 cups

• 8 oz box/can (1/4 of 32 oz box): 1 cup

• 4 oz (1/2 can): 1/2 cup

• 2 oz (1/4 can): 1/4 cup

So if you need just 1/2 cup of chicken broth, use a 1/2 can (4 oz). Or for 1 1/4 cups, open one 8 oz can plus a 2 oz mini can or half of a second 8 oz can.

Handy Tips for Chicken Broth Success

Now that you’re a pro at chicken broth cup conversions, here are some useful tips:

• Clearly label any boxes you decant into containers so you know the volume.

• Freeze extra chicken broth in ice cube trays for easy use in recipes later – each cube is about 2 tablespoons.

• Look for low-sodium or sodium-free chicken broth to control salt content.

• Opt for organic broth without artificial flavors or MSG.

• Make your own broth from scratch to control ingredients and quality.

• Substitute vegetable or beef broth in recipes if you prefer.

With the inside scoop on chicken broth volumes, you can now breeze through recipes with confidence. No more guessing – just open the correctly sized box or can and pour to precision. You’ve got this!