How Much Is 5 Pounds of Raw Sugar in Cups?
5 pounds of raw sugar equals 11.34 cups. That's 2,267.96g, and Raw sugar has a density of 200g per cup. Because pounds measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 pounds of raw sugar
- Convert pounds to grams: 5 × 453.59 = 2,267.96g
- 1 cup of raw sugar = 200g
- 2,267.96g ÷ 200g/cup = 11.34 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common pounds measurements. Your amount (5 pounds) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Pounds | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 pounds | 0.57 cups | 0.54 cups | 0.47 cups |
| 0.5 pounds | 1.13 cups | 1.07 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 0.75 pounds | 1.70 cups | 1.61 cups | 1.42 cups |
| 1 pound | 2.27 cups | 2.15 cups | 1.89 cups |
| 1.5 pounds | 3.40 cups | 3.22 cups | 2.83 cups |
| 2 pounds | 4.54 cups | 4.29 cups | 3.78 cups |
| 3 pounds | 6.80 cups | 6.44 cups | 5.67 cups |
| 4 pounds | 9.07 cups | 8.59 cups | 7.55 cups |
| 5 pounds | 11.34 cups | 10.73 cups | 9.44 cups |
| 10 pounds | 22.68 cups | 21.46 cups | 18.88 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Pound?
The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin word "libra." One pound equals exactly 453.59237 grams. For rough mental math, 1 pound is slightly less than half a kilogram.
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.