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Cups to Pounds Converter
Convert between cups and pounds for any cooking ingredient with precise density calculations
Convert Cups to Pounds
All-purpose flour, sifted (Density: 0.530 g/ml)
Enter the volume in US cups (236.59 ml each)
Conversion Results
0.000
Pounds (lbs)
0.00
Ounces (oz)
Ingredient: All-purpose flour, sifted
Density: 0.530 g/ml
Formula: Weight = Volume × Density (converted to appropriate units)
Cooking Tips
💡 Butter measurement: 1 cup = 1/2 lb = 2 sticks of butter
📏 Accurate measuring: Level dry ingredients and use liquid measuring cups for wet ingredients
⚖️ Professional tip: Weight measurements are more accurate than volume for baking
🍯 Dense ingredients: Honey and syrups are much heavier than flour per cup
Quick Reference Table
| Ingredient | 1 Cup to Lbs | 1 Lb to Cups |
|---|---|---|
| Pure water at room temperature | 0.522 lbs | 1.92 cups |
| All-purpose flour, sifted | 0.276 lbs | 3.62 cups |
| Whole milk | 0.537 lbs | 1.86 cups |
| Granulated white sugar | 0.441 lbs | 2.27 cups |
| Table salt | 0.635 lbs | 1.58 cups |
| Natural honey | 0.741 lbs | 1.35 cups |
| Butter at room temperature | 0.500 lbs | 2.00 cups |
| Vegetable oil | 0.493 lbs | 2.03 cups |
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Measuring Tips
1
Dry Ingredients
Spoon into cup and level off
Don't pack unless specified
2
Liquid Ingredients
Use clear measuring cups
Read at eye level
3
Sticky Ingredients
Grease measuring cup first
For honey, molasses, etc.
Quick Conversions
1 pound16 ounces
1 cup16 tablespoons
1 cup48 teaspoons
1 cup236.59 ml
1 stick butter1/2 cup = 1/4 lb
Understanding Cups to Pounds Conversion
Why Density Matters
Converting between cups (volume) and pounds (weight) requires knowing the density of the ingredient. Different ingredients have different densities, which is why a cup of flour weighs much less than a cup of honey.
Volume vs. Weight
- •Cups measure volume (how much space something takes up)
- •Pounds measure weight (how heavy something is)
- •The same volume of different ingredients will have different weights
Conversion Formula
Weight = Volume × Density
Pounds = Cups × 0.23659 × Density × 2.20462
Baking Tips
- •Weight measurements are more accurate for baking
- •Professional bakers often use weight instead of volume
- •Digital kitchen scales are inexpensive and very helpful
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