How many cups of granulated sugar are in a pound?

There are approximately 2 to 2.25 cups of granulated white sugar in one pound (16 ounces or 453.6 grams).

Standard US measuring cups measure volume, while pounds measure mass. A single cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams (7.05 ounces). Therefore, dividing 453.6 grams by 200 grams yields roughly 2.26 cups. For everyday kitchen conversions, rounding to 2 and 1/4 cups provides an accurate measurement for baking recipes.