This is the commonly used calculation unit for European-style cakes. European-style cakes all use the pound measurement unit, 1 pound = 454 grams.
The size standards for cake production are as follows:
Round cake,
1 pound diameter is 17CM, square cake is 12CM.
2 pounds diameter is 23CM, square is 16CM.
3 pounds diameter is 27CM; square is 20CM.
1.5 pounds diameter is 20CM; square is 14CM.
2.5 pounds diameter is 25CM; square is 18CM.