How to convert pounds to cups of sugar
Formula: cup = lb × 2.26796
Worked example: 2 lb → 2 × 2.26796 = 4.54 cup
Pounds to cups of sugar conversion chart
| Pounds (lb) | Cups of sugar (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 1.13 cup |
| 1 lb | 2.27 cup |
| 1.5 lb | 3.4 cup |
| 2 lb | 4.54 cup |
| 3 lb | 6.8 cup |
| 4 lb | 9.07 cup |
| 5 lb | 11.3 cup |
| 10 lb | 22.7 cup |
| 25 lb | 56.7 cup |
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.
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.