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Cups to Pounds

Convert cups of an ingredient to pounds and ounces, or work out how many cups are in a pound or a bag. Each ingredient uses its own weight per cup, because a cup of flour weighs about half as much as a cup of butter.

Last updated: October 24, 2026

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How to use the Cups to Pounds

Choose the direction: cups to pounds, or pounds to cups.
Enter the amount in cups, or in pounds and ounces.
Pick the ingredient and the cup size used in your recipe.
Read the result and use the tables to see other amounts and ingredients.

How to convert cups to pounds

pounds = cups × grams per cup ÷ 453.592, and cups = pounds × 453.592 ÷ grams per cup. There is no single cups-to-pounds factor because each ingredient has a different density. Example: 3 cups of all-purpose flour × 125 g = 375 g ÷ 453.592 = 0.83 lb (13.2 oz).

Dry ingredients are measured by spooning into the cup and leveling. Scooping packs flour and can add 10% to 20% more weight. Weights come from USDA household measures and standard baking charts.

Weight of one US cup and cups per pound

Ingredient	1 cup (oz)	1 cup (g)	Cups per pound
All-purpose flour	4.4 oz	125 g	3.63
Bread flour	4.5 oz	127 g	3.57
Whole wheat flour	4.2 oz	120 g	3.78
Cake flour	4.0 oz	114 g	3.98
Granulated sugar	7.1 oz	200 g	2.27
Brown sugar (packed)	7.8 oz	220 g	2.06
Powdered sugar	4.2 oz	120 g	3.78
White rice, uncooked	6.5 oz	185 g	2.45
White rice, cooked	5.6 oz	158 g	2.87
Butter	8.0 oz	227 g	2.00
Water	8.3 oz	237 g	1.92
Milk	8.6 oz	244 g	1.86
Vegetable oil	7.7 oz	218 g	2.08
Honey	12.0 oz	340 g	1.33
Rolled oats	2.9 oz	81 g	5.60
Cocoa powder	3.0 oz	86 g	5.27
Chocolate chips	6.0 oz	170 g	2.67
Shredded cheese	4.0 oz	113 g	4.01
Dried beans	6.7 oz	190 g	2.39
Dried lentils	6.8 oz	192 g	2.36
Peanut butter	9.1 oz	258 g	1.76
Chopped walnuts	4.1 oz	117 g	3.88
Whole almonds	5.0 oz	143 g	3.17
Raisins	5.1 oz	145 g	3.13

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a pound of flour?

About 3 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled, 125 g per cup) make a pound. A 5 lb bag holds about 18 cups.

How many cups are in a pound of sugar?

About 2 1/4 cups of granulated sugar (200 g per cup). Packed brown sugar is about 2 cups per pound and powdered sugar about 3 3/4 cups.

How many cups are in a pound of butter?

2 cups. One US pound of butter is 4 sticks, each 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons, 4 oz).

How many cups of rice are in a pound?

About 2 1/2 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice (185 g per cup). It roughly triples in volume when cooked, giving about 7 to 8 cups of cooked rice.

Does a cup of water weigh a pound?

No, a US cup of water weighs about 8.3 oz (236.6 g), so a pint (2 cups) is about a pound. That is the origin of the saying 'a pint's a pound the world around', which only works for water-like liquids.

Are fluid ounces the same as ounces?

No. Fluid ounces measure volume and ounces measure weight. A cup is always 8 fluid ounces, but a cup of flour weighs only about 4.4 oz while a cup of honey weighs about 12 oz.

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