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Cups to Pounds Converter

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Convert cups to pounds for common baking ingredients

Custom Density

Enter a custom grams-per-cup for any ingredient

Formula

Pounds = (Cups x Grams per Cup) / 453.592 | Ounces = (Cups x Grams per Cup) / 28.3495

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups of flour are in a pound?
There are approximately 3.6 cups of all-purpose flour in one pound (453.6 g). Since 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 g, a pound contains 453.6 / 125 = ~3.63 cups.
Why does the cups-to-pounds conversion vary by ingredient?
Different ingredients have different densities. A cup of sugar (200 g) weighs more than a cup of flour (125 g) because sugar granules pack more densely. Always use ingredient-specific conversions for accuracy.

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