How Much Is 0.67 Cups of Molasses in Pounds?
Converting 0.67 cups of molasses to pounds gives 0.50 lb. One cup of molasses weighs 340g, so 0.67 cups is 0.67 × 340 = 227.8g (0.50 lb). This conversion is specific to molasses because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.67 cups of molasses
- 1 cup of molasses = 340g
- 0.67 × 340 = 227.8g
- Convert grams to pounds: 227.8 ÷ 453.592 = 0.50 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sticky liquids like molasses are easier to measure if you lightly oil the measuring cup first. The liquid will slide out cleanly.
Molasses at Different Amounts
How molasses scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.67 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.67 cups of molasses (227.8g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Molasses
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.19 lb | 0.20 lb | 0.23 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.25 lb | 0.26 lb | 0.30 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.37 lb | 0.40 lb | 0.45 lb |
| 0.67 cups | 0.50 lb | 0.53 lb | 0.60 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.56 lb | 0.59 lb | 0.68 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.75 lb | 0.79 lb | 0.90 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 1.12 lb | 1.19 lb | 1.35 lb |
| 2 cups | 1.50 lb | 1.58 lb | 1.80 lb |
| 3 cups | 2.25 lb | 2.38 lb | 2.70 lb |
| 4 cups | 3.00 lb | 3.17 lb | 3.60 lb |
| 5 cups | 3.75 lb | 3.96 lb | 4.50 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Pound?
The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin word "libra." One pound equals exactly 453.59237 grams. For rough mental math, 1 pound is slightly less than half a kilogram.