Convert Fusilli from Pounds to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 pound of fusilli?

1 pound of fusilli (pasta twirls) is 4.72 US cups. 2 pounds of fusilli is 9.45 US cups. 1/2 pound of fusilli is 2.36 US cups. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of fusilli is 1.18 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • These figures are for dry, uncooked fusilli. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the spirals absorb water, so one cup of dry fusilli yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Fusilli is a corkscrew-shaped pasta, prized for the way its spirals catch chunky sauces in pasta salads and bakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry fusilli weighs around 100 grams or 3.53 ounces. When a recipe lists fusilli in cups but you are working from a bag and scales, converting by weight keeps the portion right. Every figure here is for dry, uncooked fusilli; to see how much it makes once boiled, use the cooked pasta converter below.

Fusilli's twists trap a lot of air, so it is the lightest of the common pasta shapes by the cup. Weighing in grams cuts out that variation and keeps your portions steady.

Also known as

  • pasta twirls
  • rotini
  • pasta spirals

Fusilli Calculator

See how much cooked fusilli a dry amount makes, or work back from the cooked pasta you want, in cups, grams, or millilitres.

Cooked Pasta Converter

Short curved tubes that pack denser per cup (115 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in baked dishes and salads. See our Macaroni converter.

Angled tubes, a little heavier per cup (110 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume where a sturdier shape works. See our Penne converter.

No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

Fusilli Measurement Converter

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Common Fusilli Conversions

Here are the most common fusilli conversions from pounds to cups (US).

PoundsCups (US)
1 lb4.72 cups (US)
2 lb9.45 cups (US)
4 lb18.9 cups (US)
6 lb28.35 cups (US)

Fusilli Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting fusilli from Pounds to Cup (US) and other measurements.

lbcup(US)cupgramsounceskgtbsptsp
1 lb4.72 cup (US)4.54 cup453.59 g16.01 oz0.45 kg75.6 tbsp226.8 tsp
2 lb9.45 cup (US)9.07 cup907.19 g32.02 oz0.91 kg151.2 tbsp453.59 tsp
4 lb18.9 cup (US)18.14 cup1814.37 g64.05 oz1.81 kg302.4 tbsp907.19 tsp
6 lb28.35 cup (US)27.22 cup2721.56 g96.07 oz2.72 kg453.59 tbsp1360.78 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pound of fusilli in US cups?
1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of fusilli is 9.45 US cups and 0.5 pounds is 2.36 US cups. 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 fusilli converter
How many US cups is 1.5 pounds of fusilli?
1.5 pounds of fusilli is 7.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups and 2 pounds is 9.45 US cups. 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 fusilli in US cups?
2 pounds of fusilli is 9.45 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many pounds of fusilli is 4.72 US cups?
4.72 US cups of fusilli is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pounds but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 pound of pasta twirls?
Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so 1 pound of pasta twirls is 4.72 US cups, exactly the same as fusilli. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pounds is 9.45 US cups and 0.5 pounds is 2.36 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are fusilli and pasta twirls the same thing?
Yes. Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups under either name, and 2 pounds is 9.45 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 lb fusilli in US cups?
1/2 pound of fusilli is 2.36 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups and 2 pounds is 9.45 US cups. 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 fusilli in US cups?
1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of fusilli is 1.18 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of fusilli is 4.72 US cups and 2 pounds is 9.45 US cups. 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.
Is this dry or cooked fusilli?
The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked fusilli straight from the bag, which is how recipes normally list it. Fusilli takes on water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry fusilli cooks up to close to two cups. When a recipe is unclear, check whether it means dry or cooked.

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