A recipe calls for 2 1/2 quarts of whole wheat flour. If whole wheat flour weighs 5 ounces per cup, how many pounds of flour should you use for this recipe?

Question

Culinary Conversion

Answer 1

Hi Chantelle,

Since your measurements are in quarts, ounces and cups, the conversion necessary are

1 quart = 4 cups; 16 ounces = 1lb

 Amount of whole wheat flour = 2 1/2 quarts

                                           =(5/2 quarts)(4 cups/1 quart)

                                           =(10.0 cups)(5 ounces/cup)

                                           =(50 ounces)(1 lb/16 ounces)

                                           =3.125 lb