Cups to Pounds Converter

Convert between US cups (volume) and pounds (weight) using ingredient density. Perfect for recipe conversions and precise baking measurements.

Cups ↔ Pounds Conversion

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Conversion Direction

Cups → Pounds

Pounds → Cups

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Density (g/mL)

Cups (Input)

Pounds (Result)

Results

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Understanding Cups to Pounds Conversion

Cups → Pounds: lb = cups × (ρ g/mL) ÷ 1.9172

Pounds → Cups: cups = lb × 1.9172 ÷ (ρ g/mL)

Constants: 1 US cup = 236.588 mL, Conversion factor = 1.9172

Convert 2 cups of all-purpose flour to pounds:

• Flour density = 0.593 g/mL

• Formula: lb = 2 × 0.593 ÷ 1.9172

• Result: lb = 1.186 ÷ 1.9172 = 0.62 pounds

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