How Much Is 0.2 Cups of Egg Yolks in Pounds?
0.2 cups of egg yolks weighs 0.11 lb. This is based on egg yolks having a density of 253g 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 0.2 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.2 cups of egg yolks
- 1 cup of egg yolks = 253g
- 0.2 × 253 = 50.6g
- Convert grams to pounds: 50.6 ÷ 453.592 = 0.11 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
One large egg white weighs approximately 30g and one large egg yolk weighs approximately 17g. Weighing separated eggs is more reliable than counting, since individual eggs vary in size.
Egg Yolks at Different Amounts
How egg yolks scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.2 cups of egg yolks (50.6g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Egg Yolks
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 cups | 0.11 lb | 0.12 lb | 0.13 lb |
| 0.25 cups | 0.14 lb | 0.15 lb | 0.17 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.18 lb | 0.19 lb | 0.22 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.28 lb | 0.29 lb | 0.33 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.42 lb | 0.44 lb | 0.50 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.56 lb | 0.59 lb | 0.67 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.84 lb | 0.88 lb | 1.00 lb |
| 2 cups | 1.12 lb | 1.18 lb | 1.34 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.67 lb | 1.77 lb | 2.01 lb |
| 4 cups | 2.23 lb | 2.36 lb | 2.68 lb |
| 5 cups | 2.79 lb | 2.95 lb | 3.35 lb |
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 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.