Convert Quarts of Flour to Ounces

How to Convert Quarts of Flour to Ounces

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Joe Sexton

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To convert a measurement in quarts to a measurement in ounces, multiply the flour by the following conversion ratio: 17.636981 ounces/quart.

Since one quart of flour is equal to 17.636981 ounces, you can use this simple formula to convert:

ounces = quarts × 17.636981

The flour in ounces is equal to the flour in quarts multiplied by 17.636981.

How Many Ounces Are in a Quart of Flour?

There are 17.636981 ounces in a quart of flour, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 qt = 17.636981 oz

Experts often recommend measuring dry ingredients by weight for accuracy,^[1] but some recipes use volume, and not all home cooks own a digital scale. Converting between weight and volume can be tricky because different types of flour vary in density.

The table below can help with the conversion and shows the approximate volume measurement for the weight of various types of flour.

Flour Weight to Volume Conversion Table

Should You Measure Flour by Weight or Volume?

Most experts agree that dry ingredients like flour should be measured by weight rather than volume, especially in baking. The reason for this is that flours vary slightly in density, so a volume measurement will likely yield an incorrect amount of ingredients. Additionally, the amount that the flour is packed or compressed in the cup or tablespoon will alter the amount of ingredients being added.

For these reasons, a food scale, rather than measuring cups or spoons, is the preferred way to measure flour when cooking. For recipes that call for measurements in volume, professional bakers use a whisk to aerate flour that's been stored in a bag or canister before measuring since flour will settle when stored and weigh heavier even in the same-sized measuring cup.

Quarts and ounces are both units used to measure flour. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.