If you mashed it, it would be 2 cups.
There are approximately 5 cups of instant mashed potatoes in 1 lb. Instant mashed potatoes are less dense than fresh potatoes, so they take up more volume per pound. This means that 1 lb of instant mashed potatoes will yield more cups compared to 1 lb of fresh potatoes.
A quarter of a cup.
One pound of of white or russet potatoes makes approximately 1 3/4 cups of mashed potatoes. Using that measurement, then five pounds of potatoes would make approximately 8 3/4 cups of mashed potatoes. Source: http://southernfood.about.com/library/info/blequivp.htm
There are 2.75 ounces in 80g of mashed potatoes. One ounce = 29 grams.
Three pounds of Yukon potatoes typically yield about 6 to 8 cups of mashed potatoes, depending on how creamy or chunky you prefer them. Generally, you can expect to get about 2 to 2.5 cups of mashed potatoes from each pound of potatoes. Keep in mind that the final volume can vary based on cooking methods and the amount of added ingredients like butter and milk.
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If mashed after cooking, approximately 8 cups.
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To feed 300 people mashed potatoes, you'll typically want to plan for about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup per person. This means you would need approximately 150 to 225 cups of mashed potatoes in total. Since there are about 16 cups in a gallon, this translates to about 9 to 14 gallons of mashed potatoes. Adjust according to your guests' preferences and other menu items.
The answer will vary with the size of the potato. 4 to 5 medium potatoes would equal about 1 pound. One medium potato is equal to about 1/2 cup, so one pound of potatoes would be equal to about 2 cups of mashe potatoes.
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A general guideline is to prepare about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes per person for a side dish. For 50 people, this means you should make approximately 25 to 38 cups of mashed potatoes. If you want to ensure there's enough for everyone and some leftovers, aiming for around 30 to 40 cups would be ideal.