Baking Conversions
How Many Cups in a Pound of Flour?
1 pound (454g) of all-purpose flour equals approximately 3.5 to 4 cups, depending on how you measure it. Spooned and leveled gives about 3.6 cups, while scooped gives about 3.2 cups.
Quick Answer
3.5 - 4 cups
pound of flour = cups
Conversion Table
| pound of flour | cups | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 lb flour | ~1 cup | Approximate |
| 1/2 lb flour | ~1.75 cups | Approximate |
| 1 lb flour | ~3.5-4 cups | Depends on method |
| 2 lb flour | ~7-8 cups | Double the amount |
| 5 lb flour | ~18-20 cups | Standard bag |
Alternative Conversions
All-purpose
1 lb = 3.6 cups (spooned)
Bread flour
1 lb = 3.5 cups
Cake flour
1 lb = 3.9 cups
Whole wheat
1 lb = 3.8 cups
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 pound of flour equal to 4 cups?
Approximately, but not exactly. 1 pound of all-purpose flour equals about 3.5 to 3.6 cups when properly spooned and leveled, or about 3.2 cups when scooped directly from the bag.
How many cups are in a 5 pound bag of flour?
A 5-pound bag of all-purpose flour contains approximately 17-18 cups when measured correctly using the spoon and level method.
How much does 4 cups of flour weigh?
4 cups of all-purpose flour weigh approximately 500 grams or 1.1 pounds (17.6 ounces).