How Much Is 2.67 Cups of Pearl Barley in Pounds?
Converting 2.67 cups of pearl barley to pounds gives 1.18 lb. One cup of pearl barley weighs 200g, so 2.67 cups is 2.67 × 200 = 534g (1.18 lb). This conversion is specific to pearl barley because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.67 cups of pearl barley
- 1 cup of pearl barley = 200g
- 2.67 × 200 = 534g
- Convert grams to pounds: 534 ÷ 453.592 = 1.18 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pearl barley weigh 200g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.67 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.67 cups of pearl barley (534g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Pearl Barley
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.11 lb | 0.12 lb | 0.13 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.15 lb | 0.15 lb | 0.17 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.22 lb | 0.23 lb | 0.26 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.33 lb | 0.35 lb | 0.40 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.44 lb | 0.47 lb | 0.53 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.66 lb | 0.70 lb | 0.79 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.88 lb | 0.93 lb | 1.06 lb |
| 2.67 cups | 1.18 lb | 1.24 lb | 1.41 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.32 lb | 1.40 lb | 1.59 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.76 lb | 1.86 lb | 2.12 lb |
| 5 cups | 2.20 lb | 2.33 lb | 2.65 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?
Pounds are the standard weight unit for buying ingredients in the US. A standard bag of flour is 5 pounds (2,268g) and a standard bag of sugar is 4 pounds (1,814g).