1 Pound to Grams
1 lb is 453.6 grams (0.45 kg) by weight, 454 g on a kitchen scale.
1 lb is
454 g
453.6 g exactly · 16 oz · 0.45 kg
How many cups 1 lb fills
| Ingredient | Cups | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1¾ cups + 3 tbsp | 236 g |
| Milk | 1¾ cups + 1½ tbsp | 245 g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 3⅔ cups | 125 g |
| Granulated Sugar | 2¼ cups | 200 g |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 cups + 1½ tbsp | 218 g |
One US cup, filled level (dry ingredients spooned in); weights reviewed August 15, 2026. Every ingredient’s weight per cup · How we calculate
Nearby amounts
| Pounds | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 113 g |
| 0.5 lb | 227 g |
| 0.75 lb | 340 g |
| 1 lb | 454 g |
| 1.5 lb | 680 g |
| 2 lb | 907 g |
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Questions
How many grams is 1 lb?
1 lb is 453.6 grams (0.45 kg) by weight, 454 g on a kitchen scale.
How many ounces is 1 lb?
1 lb is 16 oz: a pound is exactly 16 ounces, and an ounce is 28.35 g.
How many cups is 1 lb?
It depends on the ingredient: 1 lb of water is 1¾ cups + 3 tbsp, of all-purpose flour 3⅔ cups and of granulated sugar 2¼ cups.