How Much Is 47.28 Ounces of All-Purpose Flour in Cups?
47.28 ounces of all-purpose flour equals 10.71 cups. All-purpose flour has a density of 125.16g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 47.28 ounces of all-purpose flour
- Convert ounces to grams: 47.28 × 28.35 = 1,340.37g
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour = 125.16g
- 1,340.37g ÷ 125.16g/cup = 10.71 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (47.28 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.23 cups | 0.21 cups | 0.19 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.45 cups | 0.43 cups | 0.38 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.68 cups | 0.64 cups | 0.57 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.91 cups | 0.86 cups | 0.75 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.13 cups | 1.07 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.36 cups | 1.29 cups | 1.13 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.81 cups | 1.71 cups | 1.51 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.27 cups | 2.14 cups | 1.89 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.72 cups | 2.57 cups | 2.26 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.62 cups | 3.43 cups | 3.02 cups |
| 47.28 ounces | 10.71 cups | 10.13 cups | 8.92 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.
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.