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.
No, 1 pound of mashed sweet potato is about 2.2 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.
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
That is about 2.23 cups
If you mashed it, it would be 2 cups.
Well, honey, 7 cups of potatoes is roughly equivalent to around 2 pounds. But let's be real, it all depends on the size and density of those spuds. So grab your measuring cup and get ready to do some potato math!
Three medium potatoes equal about 1 pound. One pound of potatoes will yield 3 cups peeled and sliced; 2 1/4 cups peeled and diced; 2 cups mashed; or 2 cups of french fries. (Answer found on North Carolina Potato Association website)
One pound of potatoes yields about three cups of peeled & sliced potatoes.
One pound of potatoes yields about three cups of peeled & sliced potatoes.
A quarter of a cup.
That is approximately 2.2 cups of potatoes
No, it equals about 2.1 cups cooked.