How Many Cups are in a 1pound? The Definitive Guide to Conversions
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that a pound of feathers and a pound of lead weigh the same, but the feathers take up significantly more space? This classic riddle illustrates a fundamental concept in baking and cooking: the conversion of a pound (weight) to cups (volume) is not a fixed number and depends on the ingredient's density.