Convert Sugar from Pounds to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 1 pound of sugar?
1 pound of sugar (granulated sugar) is 2.36 US cups. 2 pounds of sugar is 4.72 US cups. 1/2 pound of sugar is 1.18 US cups. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of sugar is 0.59 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
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Common Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common sugar conversions from pounds to cups (US).
| Pounds | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 2.36 cups (US) |
| 2 lb | 4.72 cups (US) |
| 4 lb | 9.45 cups (US) |
| 6 lb | 14.17 cups (US) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 pound of sugar in US cups?
- 1 pound of sugar is 2.36 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of sugar is 4.72 US cups and 0.5 pounds is 1.18 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the sugar converter
- How many US cups is 1.5 pounds of sugar?
- 1.5 pounds of sugar is 3.54 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of sugar is 2.36 US cups and 2 pounds is 4.72 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 pounds of sugar in US cups?
- 2 pounds of sugar is 4.72 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of sugar is 2.36 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
- How many pounds of sugar is 2.36 US cups?
- 2.36 US cups of sugar is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pounds but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 lb sugar in US cups?
- 1/2 pound of sugar is 1.18 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of sugar is 2.36 US cups and 2 pounds is 4.72 US cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart above for the common ones.
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Caster Sugar
Caster sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and dissolves faster thanks to its finer grain, which helps in meringues and delicate sponges. They weigh close per cup (225 g caster vs 200 g granulated), so measure by weight for the most exact match. See our Caster Sugar converter.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and adds moisture and a caramel note from its molasses. Packed, it weighs more per cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when you want the texture and sweetness to land the same. See our Brown Sugar converter.
Raw Sugar
Raw sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar with a coarser crystal and faint molasses taste. It can leave a little crunch in delicate bakes, so dissolve it into the wet ingredients first when you want a smooth, even crumb. See our Raw Sugar converter.
Icing Sugar
Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See our Icing Sugar converter.
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