Convert Tablespoons of Flour to Pounds
Enter the amount of flour in tablespoons below to get the value converted to pounds.
Result: Pounds
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How to Convert Tablespoons of Flour to Pounds
To convert a measurement in tablespoons to a measurement in pounds, multiply the flour by the following conversion ratio: 0.017224 pounds/tablespoon.
Since one tablespoon of flour is equal to 0.017224 pounds, you can use this simple formula to convert:
pounds = tablespoons × 0.017224
The flour in pounds is equal to the flour in tablespoons multiplied by 0.017224.
For example, here's how to convert 5 tablespoons to pounds using the formula above.
pounds = (5 tbsp × 0.017224) = 0.086118 lb
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
| Pounds | Tablespoons (A.P. Flour) | Tablespoons (Bread Flour) | Tablespoons (Cake Flour) | Tablespoons (Rye Flour) | Tablespoons (Wheat Flour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 14 1/2 tbsp | 13 7/8 tbsp | 16 tbsp | 17 3/4 tbsp | 16 1/16 tbsp |
| 0.5 lb | 29 tbsp | 27 7/8 tbsp | 31 7/8 tbsp | 35 1/2 tbsp | 32 1/16 tbsp |
| 0.75 lb | 43 1/2 tbsp | 41 3/4 tbsp | 47 7/8 tbsp | 53 1/3 tbsp | 48 1/8 tbsp |
| 1 lb | 58 1/16 tbsp | 55 3/4 tbsp | 63 7/8 tbsp | 71 1/8 tbsp | 64 1/8 tbsp |
| 1.25 lb | 72 1/2 tbsp | 69 2/3 tbsp | 79 7/8 tbsp | 89 tbsp | 80 1/4 tbsp |
| 1.5 lb | 87 1/16 tbsp | 83 2/3 tbsp | 95 3/4 tbsp | 106 3/4 tbsp | 96 1/4 tbsp |
| 1.75 lb | 101 2/3 tbsp | 97 1/2 tbsp | 111 3/4 tbsp | 124 1/2 tbsp | 112 1/4 tbsp |
| 2 lb | 116 1/8 tbsp | 111 1/2 tbsp | 127 3/4 tbsp | 142 1/3 tbsp | 128 1/3 tbsp |
| 2.25 lb | 130 2/3 tbsp | 125 1/3 tbsp | 143 2/3 tbsp | 160 1/16 tbsp | 144 1/3 tbsp |
| 2.5 lb | 145 1/8 tbsp | 139 1/3 tbsp | 159 2/3 tbsp | 177 7/8 tbsp | 160 1/3 tbsp |
| 2.75 lb | 159 2/3 tbsp | 153 1/4 tbsp | 175 2/3 tbsp | 195 2/3 tbsp | 176 1/2 tbsp |
| 3 lb | 174 1/8 tbsp | 167 1/4 tbsp | 191 2/3 tbsp | 213 1/2 tbsp | 192 1/2 tbsp |
| 3.25 lb | 188 2/3 tbsp | 181 1/8 tbsp | 207 1/2 tbsp | 231 1/4 tbsp | 208 1/2 tbsp |
| 3.5 lb | 203 1/4 tbsp | 195 1/16 tbsp | 223 1/2 tbsp | 249 tbsp | 224 1/2 tbsp |
| 3.75 lb | 217 3/4 tbsp | 209 tbsp | 239 1/2 tbsp | 266 7/8 tbsp | 240 2/3 tbsp |
| 4 lb | 232 1/4 tbsp | 223 tbsp | 255 1/2 tbsp | 284 2/3 tbsp | 256 2/3 tbsp |
| 4.25 lb | 246 3/4 tbsp | 236 7/8 tbsp | 271 1/2 tbsp | 302 1/3 tbsp | 272 2/3 tbsp |
| 4.5 lb | 261 1/4 tbsp | 250 7/8 tbsp | 287 1/3 tbsp | 320 1/8 tbsp | 288 2/3 tbsp |
| 4.75 lb | 275 3/4 tbsp | 264 3/4 tbsp | 303 1/3 tbsp | 338 tbsp | 304 3/4 tbsp |
| 5 lb | 290 1/3 tbsp | 278 2/3 tbsp | 319 1/3 tbsp | 355 3/4 tbsp | 320 3/4 tbsp |
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.
Tablespoons and pounds are both units used to measure flour. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon of flour is equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/16 of a cup. A tablespoon is a measure of flour volume.
The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.
Learn more about tablespoons.
What Is a Pound?
A pound is a commonly used unit to measure flour weight. A pound of flour is equal to 16 ounces, and there are 0.453592 kilograms in one pound.
The pound is a US customary and imperial unit of weight. Pounds can be abbreviated as lb; for example, 1 pound can be written as 1 lb.
Learn more about pounds.
References
- Nila Jones, The Best and Most Accurate Way to Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients for Baking, Serious Eats, https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-measure-wet-dry-ingredients-for-baking-accurately-best-method