How Much Is 5.67 Cups of Powdered Sugar in Pounds?
5.67 cups of powdered sugar equals 1.50 lb. Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup (120g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5.67 cups of honey would be 4.25 lb.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.67 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of powdered sugar = 120g
- 5.67 × 120 = 680.4g
- Convert grams to pounds: 680.4 ÷ 453.592 = 1.50 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Powdered sugar clumps easily. Sift before measuring by volume, or weigh to avoid the sifted-vs-unsifted ambiguity entirely.
Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts
How powdered sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (5.67 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.67 cups of powdered sugar (680.4g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.07 lb | 0.07 lb | 0.08 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.09 lb | 0.09 lb | 0.10 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.13 lb | 0.14 lb | 0.16 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.20 lb | 0.21 lb | 0.24 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.26 lb | 0.28 lb | 0.32 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.40 lb | 0.42 lb | 0.48 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.53 lb | 0.56 lb | 0.64 lb |
| 3 cups | 0.79 lb | 0.84 lb | 0.95 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.06 lb | 1.12 lb | 1.27 lb |
| 5 cups | 1.32 lb | 1.40 lb | 1.59 lb |
| 5.67 cups | 1.50 lb | 1.59 lb | 1.80 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
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.