Batch Scaling Around 16 oz (1 lb) Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 226.8g (8 oz) | 2 cups | 470.7 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 453.6g (16 oz) | 3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 tsp | 941.4 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 680.4g (24 oz) | 5 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 1412 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 907.2g (32 oz) | 7 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 1882.7 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1360.8g (48 oz) | 11 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp | 2824.1 mL |
Measuring 16 oz (1 lb) of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of cake flour weighs 114g when measured spooned & leveled, 16 Ounces (453.6g) translates to 3.98 US cups (3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 tsp). By contrast, using the sifted measure (100g/cup — a 14g per-cup shift), 16 oz occupies 4 ½ cups + 1 ¾ tsp (4.54 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 tsp (63.66 tablespoons total) using spooned & leveled technique. Cake flour is milled extra fine and clumps easily in humidity; sift or whisk thoroughly before spooning into a measuring cup.
Source note: USDA FDC #169743 and Swan’s Down / King Arthur specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 16 ounces (16 oz) of cake flour? ▾
16 ounces (453.6 grams) of cake flour (spooned & leveled, 114g per US cup) equals 3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 tsp (3.98 US Customary Cups, 3.77 Metric 250 mL cups, or 63.66 tablespoons).
Should cake flour be sifted before or after measuring? ▾
Most classic recipes call for sifted flour; unsifted cake flour weighs 114g per cup, while sifted weighs approximately 100g.
Why does cake flour produce softer cakes? ▾
It is milled from soft winter wheat with 7-9% protein and chlorinated, which limits gluten development and sets starches faster.