How Much Is 1.7 Cups of Raw Sugar in Pounds?
Converting 1.7 cups of raw sugar to pounds gives 0.75 lb. One cup of raw sugar weighs 200g, so 1.7 cups is 1.7 × 200 = 340g (0.75 lb). This conversion is specific to raw sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.7 cups of raw sugar
- 1 cup of raw sugar = 200g
- 1.7 × 200 = 340g
- Convert grams to pounds: 340 ÷ 453.592 = 0.75 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.7 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.7 cups of raw sugar (340g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1.7 cups | 0.75 lb | 0.79 lb | 0.90 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?
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.