How Much Is 1 Pound of Egg Whites in Cups?
1 pound of egg whites equals 1.87 cups. That's 453.59g, and Egg whites has a density of 243g per cup. Because pounds measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 pound of egg whites
- Convert pounds to grams: 1 × 453.59 = 453.59g
- 1 cup of egg whites = 243g
- 453.59g ÷ 243g/cup = 1.87 cups
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 Whites at Different Amounts
How egg whites scales across common pounds measurements. Your amount (1 pound) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Egg Whites
| Pounds | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 pounds | 0.47 cups | 0.44 cups | 0.39 cups |
| 0.5 pounds | 0.93 cups | 0.88 cups | 0.78 cups |
| 0.75 pounds | 1.40 cups | 1.32 cups | 1.17 cups |
| 1 pound | 1.87 cups | 1.77 cups | 1.55 cups |
| 1.5 pounds | 2.80 cups | 2.65 cups | 2.33 cups |
| 2 pounds | 3.73 cups | 3.53 cups | 3.11 cups |
| 3 pounds | 5.60 cups | 5.30 cups | 4.66 cups |
| 4 pounds | 7.47 cups | 7.07 cups | 6.22 cups |
| 5 pounds | 9.33 cups | 8.83 cups | 7.77 cups |
| 10 pounds | 18.67 cups | 17.66 cups | 15.54 cups |
Understanding the Units
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).
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.