How to convert cups of sugar to pounds
Formula: lb = cup × 0.440925
Worked example: 2 cup → 2 × 0.440925 = 0.882 lb
Cups of sugar to pounds conversion chart
| Cups of sugar (cup) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 0.11 lb |
| 0.5 cup | 0.22 lb |
| 0.75 cup | 0.331 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.441 lb |
| 1.5 cup | 0.661 lb |
| 2 cup | 0.882 lb |
| 2.5 cup | 1.1 lb |
| 3 cup | 1.32 lb |
| 4 cup | 1.76 lb |
| 5 cup | 2.2 lb |
| 6 cup | 2.65 lb |
| 8 cup | 3.53 lb |
What is a cup of sugar?
A US cup of granulated white sugar weighs about 200 g. Unlike flour, sugar crystals pour evenly and barely compress, so cup measurements of sugar are quite consistent from one cook to another.
What is a pound?
The pound, 453.6 grams, is the unit of US sugar bags, usually sold in 4 lb and 10 lb sizes. A 4 lb bag holds about 9 cups of granulated sugar.