What does 1 pound of all-purpose flour look like?
1 pound of all-purpose flour is a common kitchen staple that fills about the size of a quart. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 7.81 in (19.8 cm) wide and 3.27 in (8.32 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
3.62 cups
174 tsp · 57.9 tbsp · 3.62 cups
about the size of a quart
- Weight
- 1 lb (454 g)
- Volume
- 3.62 cups (856 mL)
- Pile width
- 7.81 in (19.8 cm)
- Pile height
- 3.27 in (8.32 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
- What is the total volume of this amount?
- The volume is 3.62 cups (856 mL), which can also be measured as 174 teaspoons or 57.9 tablespoons.
- How heavy is this quantity of flour?
- It weighs 1 lb (454 g).
- What is the 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.