How many cups of cornmeal are in a pound?

There are approximately 3.5 to 4 cups of cornmeal in a pound, depending on the coarseness of the grind. Fine cornmeal tends to be denser, yielding closer to 4 cups, while coarser varieties may result in slightly fewer cups. Therefore, for most purposes, you can use the estimate of 3.5 to 4 cups per pound.