How many cups in a pound of flour?
1 lb of all-purpose flour ≈ 3 3/4 cups
A pound is 454 g. A cup of all-purpose flour weighs 120 g when you spoon it in and level it, so a pound is a little under 4 cups. Other ingredients differ because a cup holds a different weight of each.
Cups in 1 pound
| Ingredient | Grams per cup | Cups in 1 lb |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 3 3/4 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 2 1/4 cups |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 2 1/8 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 113 g | 4 cups |
| Butter | 227 g | 2 cups |
| Rice (uncooked) | 198 g | 2 1/4 cups |
Questions
How many cups are in a pound of flour?
About 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, if you spoon it into the cup and level it. Scooped straight from the bag, the flour packs down and a pound can be as little as 3 1/4 cups.
How many cups of sugar are in a pound?
About 2 1/4 cups of granulated sugar. A cup of sugar weighs 198 g and a pound is 454 g.
Is 2 cups of butter 1 pound?
Yes. A pound of butter is 4 sticks, which is 2 cups or 454 g.