The conversion between pounds and cups depends on the density of the ingredient. For granulated sugar, the typical conversion is:
- 1 pound (lb) of granulated sugar = 2 cups.
This is based on the fact that granulated sugar has a density of around 200 grams per cup. Since 1 pound is 453.6 grams, dividing that by 200 grams per cup gives approximately 2.27 cups. For ease, it’s commonly rounded to 2 cups in most recipes and conversions.
This measurement can vary slightly depending on the sugar type (e.g., powdered sugar or brown sugar), but for standard granulated sugar, 2 cups per pound is a good general guideline.