3 1/2 cups Powdered sugar right out of the box or the plastic bag weighs 4 1/2 ounces per cup, so a 1-pound box (or 16 ounces) contains about 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. If a recipe calls for sifted powdered sugar, weigh out 4 ounces of sifted powdered sugar to equal 1 dry measuring cup.
How many cups does 5 pounds of sugar equal?
A pound of granulated sugar contains cups.
| Pounds of Sugar | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 2.25 cups |
| 2 lb | 4.5 cups |
| 5 lb | 11.25 cups |
| 10 lb | 22.5 cups |
How many cups of flour does a 2-pound bag contain?
How many cups per pound of all-purpose flour?
| Pounds of Flour | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1/2 lb | 1.81 cups |
| 1 lb | 3.62 cups |
| 2 lb | 7.24 cups |
| 5 lb | 18.1 cups |