How Much Is 0.13 Cups of Granulated Sugar in Pounds?
0.13 cups of granulated sugar weighs 0.06 lb. This is based on granulated sugar having a density of 200g per cup. Because cups measure volume and pounds measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.13 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.13 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 0.13 × 200 = 26g
- Convert grams to pounds: 26 ÷ 453.592 = 0.06 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.13 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.13 cups of granulated sugar (26g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13 cups | 0.06 lb | 0.06 lb | 0.07 lb |
| 0.25 cups | 0.11 lb | 0.12 lb | 0.13 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.15 lb | 0.15 lb | 0.17 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.22 lb | 0.23 lb | 0.26 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.33 lb | 0.35 lb | 0.40 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.44 lb | 0.47 lb | 0.53 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.66 lb | 0.70 lb | 0.79 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.88 lb | 0.93 lb | 1.06 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.32 lb | 1.40 lb | 1.59 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.76 lb | 1.86 lb | 2.12 lb |
| 5 cups | 2.20 lb | 2.33 lb | 2.65 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
What is a Pound?
A pound (lb) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 453.592 grams or 16 ounces. It is used for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, and meat.