How Much Is 1.74 Pounds of Raisins in Cups?
1.74 pounds of raisins equals 5.44 cups. That's 789.25g, and Raisins has a density of 145g 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 1.74 pounds of raisins
- Convert pounds to grams: 1.74 × 453.59 = 789.25g
- 1 cup of raisins = 145g
- 789.25g ÷ 145g/cup = 5.44 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common pounds measurements. Your amount (1.74 pounds) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Pounds | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 pounds | 0.78 cups | 0.74 cups | 0.65 cups |
| 0.5 pounds | 1.56 cups | 1.48 cups | 1.30 cups |
| 0.75 pounds | 2.35 cups | 2.22 cups | 1.95 cups |
| 1 pound | 3.13 cups | 2.96 cups | 2.60 cups |
| 1.5 pounds | 4.69 cups | 4.44 cups | 3.91 cups |
| 1.74 pounds | 5.44 cups | 5.15 cups | 4.53 cups |
| 2 pounds | 6.26 cups | 5.92 cups | 5.21 cups |
| 3 pounds | 9.38 cups | 8.88 cups | 7.81 cups |
| 4 pounds | 12.51 cups | 11.84 cups | 10.42 cups |
| 5 pounds | 15.64 cups | 14.80 cups | 13.02 cups |
| 10 pounds | 31.28 cups | 29.60 cups | 26.05 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.