How much is one quarter pound of pasta in cups?

It's tricky to give an exact conversion from quarter pound of pasta to cups because:

* Pasta shapes vary: A quarter pound of spaghetti will take up a different volume than a quarter pound of penne, for example.

* Pasta density varies: Even within the same shape, different brands can have slightly different densities.

However, a good estimate for most pasta shapes is:

* 1/4 pound of pasta is roughly equal to 1 cup of dry pasta.

Important Note: This is just an approximation. If you need a more accurate measurement, it's best to use a kitchen scale to weigh the pasta.