How Much Is 2.67 Cups of Couscous in Pounds?
2.67 cups of couscous weighs 1.02 lb. This is based on couscous having a density of 173g per cup. Because cups measure volume and pounds measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.67 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.67 cups of couscous
- 1 cup of couscous = 173g
- 2.67 × 173 = 461.91g
- Convert grams to pounds: 461.91 ÷ 453.592 = 1.02 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Couscous weigh 173g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Couscous at Different Amounts
How couscous scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.67 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.67 cups of couscous (461.91g) is close in weight to a loaf of bread (450g).
Other Amounts of Couscous
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.10 lb | 0.10 lb | 0.11 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.13 lb | 0.13 lb | 0.15 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.19 lb | 0.20 lb | 0.23 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.29 lb | 0.30 lb | 0.34 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.38 lb | 0.40 lb | 0.46 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.57 lb | 0.60 lb | 0.69 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.76 lb | 0.81 lb | 0.92 lb |
| 2.67 cups | 1.02 lb | 1.08 lb | 1.22 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.14 lb | 1.21 lb | 1.37 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.53 lb | 1.61 lb | 1.83 lb |
| 5 cups | 1.91 lb | 2.02 lb | 2.29 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.