What does 1 kilogram of all-purpose flour look like?
1 kilogram of all-purpose flour is a common baking staple that weighs 2.2 lb (1 kg). When poured into a loose pile, it is 10.2 in (25.8 cm) wide and 4.26 in (10.8 cm) tall, which is about the size of a half-gallon.
In kitchen measures
7.98 cups
383 tsp · 128 tbsp · 7.98 cups
about the size of a half-gallon
- Weight
- 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Volume
- 7.98 cups (1.89 L)
- Pile width
- 10.2 in (25.8 cm)
- Pile height
- 4.26 in (10.8 cm)
- Density
- 0.53 g/mL
All-purpose flour typically ranges 0.5–0.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much volume does this amount of flour take up?
- It has a volume of 7.98 cups (1.89 L). In kitchen measures, this is 383 teaspoons or 128 tablespoons.
- What is the typical density of the flour?
- The typical density is 0.53 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.6 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the scale of this pile?
- The photo shows the pile next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone for scale.