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Convert cups of flour to pounds (cup to lb)

Type a value in cups of flour or in pounds: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a cup to lb chart.

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1 cup = 0.276 lb

How to convert cups of flour to pounds

Formula: lb = cup × 0.275578

Worked example: 2 cup → 2 × 0.275578 = 0.551 lb

One pound of all-purpose flour is about 3.6 cups, so a 5 lb bag holds about 18 cups.

Cups of flour to pounds conversion chart

Cups of flour (cup)Pounds (lb)
0.25 cup0.0689 lb
0.5 cup0.138 lb
0.75 cup0.207 lb
1 cup0.276 lb
1.5 cup0.413 lb
2 cup0.551 lb
2.5 cup0.689 lb
3 cup0.827 lb
4 cup1.1 lb
5 cup1.38 lb
6 cup1.65 lb
8 cup2.2 lb

What is a cup of flour?

A US cup of all-purpose flour, spooned into the cup and leveled with a knife, weighs about 125 g. Scooping straight from the bag packs the flour and can add 20 to 30 g per cup, enough to make cakes dry.

What is a pound?

The pound, 453.6 grams, is the unit of US flour bags, sold in 2, 5 and 10 lb sizes. A 5 lb bag of all-purpose flour holds about 18 cups.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a cup of flour?

A cup of flour equals 0.276 pounds. To convert any value, multiply the number of cups of flour by 0.276.

How do you convert cups of flour to pounds?

Use the formula lb = cup × 0.275578. Example: 2 cup → 2 × 0.275578 = 0.551 lb.

How many cups of flour are in a pound?

A pound equals 3.63 cups of flour. That is the reverse conversion, from pounds to cups of flour.

Results are rounded to 3 significant digits. Volumes are converted with an average density, so weigh the ingredient when precision matters.

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