You're trying to compare weight and volume. It doesn't really work properly. A pound is 16 ounces, and a cup is 8 fluid ounces, so you would expect a pound to be 2 cups. The problem is that the density of the sugar is a variable. If you pack the sugar into the measuring cup, it will weigh more, thereby coming out to more than a pound in weight.
how many cups are in a one pound box of confectioners sugar?
There is approximately 2 cups of lactose sugar in one pound of sugar. However, there is 3 3/4 cups of confectioners sugar in one pound.
About 3 cups
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A standard box of confectioners' sugar, which typically weighs 1 pound, contains about 3 to 4 cups of sugar. The exact amount can vary slightly depending on how tightly the sugar is packed. It's always a good idea to check the packaging for specific measurements.
how many cups are in a pound of brown sugar
The answer to how many cups are in one pound of powdered sugar will vary depending on if your powdered sugar is sifted or unsifted. In general: 1 pound = 3 1/2 to 4 cups unsifted powdered sugar. 1 pound = 4 1/2 cups sifted powered sugar.
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3 1/2 cups confectionery sugar = 1 pound answerd at http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1734.asp :) sn
There are 2 cups in a pound.
That is about 3 cups.
There are about 3 and 3/4 cups of powdered sugar in a pound.