Convert Plain Flour from Pounds to Grams

How many grams is 1 pound of plain flour?

1 pound of plain flour (All-Purpose Flour) is 453.59 grams. 2 pounds of plain flour is 907.19 grams. 1/2 pound of plain flour is 226.8 grams. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of plain flour is 113.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • Flour settles, so a cup's weight depends on how it is filled. This page uses 140 g for a metric cup spooned and levelled. Sifted it can drop to about 125 g; scooped and packed it can reach 160 g. Weigh for the most reliable result.

Plain flour (also known as all-purpose flour) is one of the most commonly used ingredients in baking and cooking. It has a moderate protein content, making it versatile enough for pastries, breads, sauces, and coatings. In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, it’s called plain flour, while in the US and Canada, it’s known as all-purpose flour.

Since different countries use different measurement systems (and flour can settle when scooped), converting between grams, cups, and tablespoons helps ensure your recipes turn out just right. Use this page to easily convert plain flour for any recipe.

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  • All-Purpose Flour

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Cake flour is softer and lower in protein than plain flour (around 7 to 9% vs 10 to 12%), giving a more tender crumb. It is lighter per cup (130 g vs 140 g); for a quick stand-in when out of cake flour, sift 1 cup of plain flour with 2 tablespoons removed and replaced with cornstarch. See our Cake Flour converter.

Bread flour carries more protein than plain flour (around 12 to 14% vs 10 to 12%), giving stronger gluten and a chewier crumb in yeasted bakes. It is slightly heavier per cup (150 g vs 140 g); swap by weight in pizza, sandwich loaves, and bagels for a more open, chewy texture. See our Bread Flour converter.

Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder already blended in, matched in weight per cup (140 g each). Use the self-raising flour calculator to make your own from plain flour, or swap to plain flour and add your own leavener. See our Self Raising Flour converter.

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Common Plain Flour Conversions

Here are the most common plain flour conversions from pounds to grams.

PoundsGrams
1 lb453.59 g
2 lb907.19 g
4 lb1814.37 g
6 lb2721.56 g

Plain Flour Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain flour from Pounds to Grams and other measurements.

lbgramscupounceskgcup(US)tbsptsp
1 lb453.59 g3.24 cup16 oz0.45 kg3.37 cup (US)54 tbsp162 tsp
2 lb907.19 g6.48 cup32 oz0.91 kg6.75 cup (US)108 tbsp323.99 tsp
4 lb1814.37 g12.96 cup64 oz1.81 kg13.5 cup (US)216 tbsp647.99 tsp
6 lb2721.56 g19.44 cup96 oz2.72 kg20.25 cup (US)323.99 tbsp971.98 tsp

This is a weight conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the pounds to grams weight converter to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pound of plain flour in grams?
1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of plain flour is 907.19 grams and 0.5 pounds is 226.8 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the plain flour converter
How many grams is 1.5 pounds of plain flour?
1.5 pounds of plain flour is 680.39 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams and 2 pounds is 907.19 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 pounds of plain flour in grams?
2 pounds of plain flour is 907.19 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many pounds of plain flour is 453.59 grams?
453.59 grams of plain flour is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pounds but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 pound of All-Purpose Flour?
All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so 1 pound of All-Purpose Flour is 453.59 grams, exactly the same as plain flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pounds is 907.19 grams and 0.5 pounds is 226.8 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are plain flour and All-Purpose Flour the same thing?
Yes. All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams under either name, and 2 pounds is 907.19 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 lb plain flour in grams?
1/2 pound of plain flour is 226.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams and 2 pounds is 907.19 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 lb plain flour in grams?
1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of plain flour is 113.4 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of plain flour is 453.59 grams and 2 pounds is 907.19 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Why does a cup of flour vary in weight?
Flour compresses easily, so how you fill the cup changes the weight. Spooned lightly and levelled, a metric cup of plain flour is about 140 grams. Sifted first it can fall to around 125 grams, while scooping straight from the bag and packing it down can push it to 160 grams. For consistent baking, weigh flour on a scale rather than measuring by cup.

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