How many slices of American cheese equals one cup?

American cheese is not sold by the slice. It is typically sold in 8 ounce blocks or 1 pound blocks. One pound of American cheese equals 16 ounces. One ounce of American cheese equals approximately 28.35 grams. One cup of American cheese equals approximately 240 grams. Therefore, one cup of American cheese is equal to approximately 8.45 ounces or 0.53 pounds.