Pounds to Cups Converter

Food

Convert food weight (pounds) to volume (cups). Formula varies by density: flour ~2 cups/lb, sugar ~2.3 cups/lb.

Formula

Cups = lbs × ingredient ratio (varies by density)

1 lb flour

Inputs
  • Weight (lbs): 1
  • Ingredient: flour

1 × 2.0 = 2 cups

Frequently asked questions

Why different ratios?
Different foods have different densities (flour less dense than sugar)