Converting Cups to Ounces for Different Flour Types
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup = 4.41 oz
Bread Flour
1 cup = 4.53 oz
Cake Flour
1 cup = 3.52 oz
Different types of flour have different densities, which affects their weight per cup. For the most accurate measurements when baking:
- Use a kitchen scale when possible
- Fluff the flour with a whisk before measuring
- Spoon flour into measuring cup, don't scoop
- Level off with a straight edge