How Much Is 2.21 Cups of All-Purpose Flour in Ounces?
2.21 cups of all-purpose flour weighs 9.76 oz. This is based on all-purpose flour having a density of 125.16g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.21 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.21 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour = 125.16g
- 2.21 × 125.16 = 276.60g
- Convert grams to ounces: 276.60 ÷ 28.3495 = 9.76 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Humidity affects all-purpose flour weight. In humid conditions, flour absorbs moisture and weighs more per cup. Store it in an airtight container for consistent results.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.21 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.21 cups of all-purpose flour (276.60g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.10 oz | 1.17 oz | 1.33 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.46 oz | 1.54 oz | 1.75 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.21 oz | 2.33 oz | 2.65 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.31 oz | 3.50 oz | 3.98 oz |
| 1 cup | 4.41 oz | 4.67 oz | 5.30 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 6.62 oz | 7.00 oz | 7.95 oz |
| 2 cups | 8.83 oz | 9.33 oz | 10.60 oz |
| 2.21 cups | 9.76 oz | 10.31 oz | 11.72 oz |
| 3 cups | 13.24 oz | 14.00 oz | 15.91 oz |
| 4 cups | 17.66 oz | 18.66 oz | 21.21 oz |
| 5 cups | 22.07 oz | 23.33 oz | 26.51 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.