I wanted to get this solved once and for all, especially because I don't have an ice scoop.

(I've used an AI to generate this, it would be great if someone could run a little experiment to confirm if this is accurate!)

## Crushed Ice in a 7 oz Scoop

A standard 7 oz cocktail scoop holds approximately 200-250 grams of loosely packed crushed ice[1][2].

When filled, a 7 oz scoop contains around 1 cup of crushed ice. The exact weight can vary depending on how tightly the ice is packed in the scoop[3].

As a general guideline:

- 1 cup of loosely packed crushed ice weighs around 113-142 grams (4-5 oz)[1]
- 1 cup of more densely packed crushed ice weighs around 170 grams (6 oz)[2]

So in summary, a full 7 oz cocktail scoop will hold 200-250 grams of crushed ice, with the exact amount depending on how much the ice is compressed when scooping.

Citations:
[1] How many grams are in a cup of crushed ice? - Answers https://qa.answers.com/food-ec/How_many_grams_are_in_a_cup_of_crushed_ice
[2] Ice, crushed density - kg-m3.com https://kg-m3.com/material/ice-crushed
[3] Crushed ice questions - quantities & storage : r/cocktails - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/ghmu7o/crushed_ice_questions_quantities_storage/
[4] Ice Weight Calculator https://calculator.academy/ice-weight-calculator/
[5] Ice, crushed volume to weight conversion - Aqua-Calc https://www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/volume-to-weight/substance/ice-coma-and-blank-crushed
[6] Ice, crushed weight to volume conversion - Aqua-Calc https://www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/weight-to-volume/substance/ice-coma-and-blank-crushed
[7] Bittersweet & Bold: The Old Fashioned Cocktail – Rare Bird 101 https://rarebird101.com/2020/11/17/bittersweet-bold-the-old-fashioned-cocktail/
[8] Manhattan Cocktail - Low Carb & Low Sugar https://thekitchenmagpielowcarb.com/manhattan-cocktail-low-carb-low-sugar/