How Much Is 0.17 Cups of Buttermilk in Pounds?
0.17 cups of buttermilk equals 0.09 lb. Buttermilk has a density of 245g per cup (245g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.17 cups of all-purpose flour would be 0.05 lb.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.17 cups of buttermilk
- 1 cup of buttermilk = 245g
- 0.17 × 245 = 41.65g
- Convert grams to pounds: 41.65 ÷ 453.592 = 0.09 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Buttermilk at Different Amounts
How buttermilk scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.17 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.17 cups of buttermilk (41.65g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Buttermilk
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 cups | 0.09 lb | 0.10 lb | 0.11 lb |
| 0.25 cups | 0.14 lb | 0.14 lb | 0.16 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.18 lb | 0.19 lb | 0.21 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.27 lb | 0.29 lb | 0.32 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.41 lb | 0.43 lb | 0.49 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.54 lb | 0.57 lb | 0.65 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.81 lb | 0.86 lb | 0.97 lb |
| 2 cups | 1.08 lb | 1.14 lb | 1.30 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.62 lb | 1.71 lb | 1.95 lb |
| 4 cups | 2.16 lb | 2.28 lb | 2.59 lb |
| 5 cups | 2.70 lb | 2.85 lb | 3.24 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is a Pound?
A pound (lb) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 453.592 grams or 16 ounces. It is used for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, and meat.