Flour Output
4.25 lbs
Cups
12.5
Time
38 min
Yield
85%
85% yield from Hard Red Wheat
38 min
8 lbs/hr
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Inputs
Result
5 lbs × 0.85 yield = 4.25 lbs flour. 4.25 / 0.34 lbs per cup = 12.5 cups. Electric stone = 8 lbs/hr, medium grind multiplier = 1.0, so effective rate = 8 lbs/hr. Time = (5 / 8) × 60 = 37.5 min.
Inputs
Result
2 lbs × 0.92 yield = 1.84 lbs. 1.84 / 0.28 lbs per cup = 6.57 cups. Hand crank = 1.5 lbs/hr, coarse multiplier = 1.4, effective rate = 2.1 lbs/hr. Time = (2 / 2.1) × 60 = 57 min.
One pound of hard red wheat berries produces about 0.85 pounds (roughly 2.5 cups) of whole wheat flour. The yield varies by grain: soft white wheat yields 88%, oats yield 92%, while buckwheat only yields 78% due to hull waste.
| Grain | Flour Yield | Cups per Pound |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Red Wheat | 85% | 2.5 |
| Oats | 92% | 3.3 |
| Rice | 95% | 2.6 |
| Buckwheat | 78% | 2.6 |
Milling time depends on the mill type and grind setting. A hand crank mill processes about 1.5 lbs per hour, while an electric burr mill handles 12 lbs per hour. Fine grinds take 40–67% longer than coarse grinds. Milling 5 lbs of wheat takes 25 minutes on an electric stone mill.
For bread flour, use a medium (all-purpose) grind setting. This produces flour similar in texture to commercial all-purpose flour. Fine grind creates pastry flour for delicate baking. Coarse grind produces whole-grain texture ideal for rustic breads. Cracked grain is for hot cereal, not baking.
A typical person uses 150–200 lbs of flour per year. At 85% yield from hard red wheat, you need about 175–235 lbs of wheat berries per person annually. A family of 4 should store 700–940 lbs of wheat for a full year of bread-baking self-sufficiency.
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026
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