Pint to Pound Density-Based Measurement
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Granulated Sugar Pint to Pound Weight Converter

1 US Liquid Pint of granulated sugar = 0.8815 pounds (14.1 oz).

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Baking Measurement Notice: In kitchen baking recipes, 1 pint equals 2 measuring cups (473.18 mL). Volume measuring can swing by up to 20% based on compaction. Learn how to convert kitchen cups accurately: Cup to Pound Converter & Aeration Guide →
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Quick Answer: How Much Does a Pint of Sugar Weigh?
1 Pint Granulated Sugar = 0.887 Pound (14.2 Ounces / 402 Grams)

Bulk density varies significantly between granulated sucrose, packed brown sugar, and confectioners sugar.

Granulated White Sugar 0.887 lb (14.2 oz / 402 g)
Packed Brown Sugar 0.992 lb (15.9 oz / 450 g)
Powdered / Icing Sugar 0.584 lb (9.3 oz / 265 g)
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1 US Liquid pt Water equals:
1.0432 Pounds (lb)
Pounds & Ounces 1 lb 0.7 oz
Total Ounces 16.69 oz
Grams 473.18 g
Kilograms 0.4732 kg
Pint Measurement Standard: US Liquid (473.18 mL) Density: 1.0000 g/mL Source: NIST Standard Reference
US Liquid Pint
0.8815 lb
14.10 oz • 399.8 g 473.18 mL (16 US fl oz)
UK Imperial Pint
1.0586 lb
16.94 oz • 480.2 g 568.26 mL (20 Imperial fl oz)
US Dry Pint
1.0257 lb
16.41 oz • 465.3 g 550.61 mL (Agricultural)
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Granulated Sugar Density & Culinary Profile

Granulated white sugar weighs approximately 0.8815 pounds (14.1 oz / 400 g) per standard culinary pint (2 kitchen measuring cups, 473.18 mL). In agricultural dry measure (550.61 mL), a dry pint weighs 1.0257 pounds (16.4 oz).

Measurement Basis: USDA FoodData Central. Calibrated at 0.845 g/mL bulk density (200 g/cup). Defaulted to standard culinary volume (2 cups = 1 liquid pint).

Granulated vs. Brown vs. Powdered Sugar Pint Weights

Sugar crystals pack with radically different bulk densities depending on molasses content and particle milling:

Granulated White Sugar

0.88 lb / pt (14.1 oz / 400 g)

Density: 0.845 g/mL. Hard, uniform sucrose crystals with minimal void space.

Packed Brown Sugar

0.94 lb / pt (15.0 oz / 426 g)

Density: 0.900 g/mL. Sticky molasses film allows tight compression when packed.

Powdered / Icing Sugar

0.60 lb / pt (9.6 oz / 274 g)

Density: 0.580 g/mL. Micro-pulverized sugar with 3% cornstarch trapping air voids.

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2.0 US Liquid Pints
Total Mass
1.76 lb
28.2 oz
Metric Mass
800 g
Grams on scale
Measuring Cups
4.0 cups
Standard kitchen cups
Mason Jars Needed
2 Pint Jars
or 1 Quart Jar

Commercial & Retail Packaging Weights for Granulated Sugar

Net fill weight across standardized retail containers and packaging.

Package Size Container Type Net Weight (lb) Net Weight (oz) Metric Mass
1 US Cup Kitchen Measuring Cup 0.44 lb 7.1 oz 200 g
1 US Liquid Pint (Standard) Retail Pint / Jar 0.88 lb 14.1 oz 400 g
1 US Quart Jar Mason Jar / Carton 1.76 lb 28.2 oz 800 g
1 US Gallon Jug Bulk Retail Jug 7.05 lb 112.8 oz 3199 g
5-Gallon Pail Food Service Bucket 35.26 lb 564.1 oz 15993 g

How the Weight of 1 Pint of Granulated Sugar is Calculated

Converting granulated sugar from volume to gravitational mass requires multiplying volumetric capacity by physical density, then converting grams into avoirdupois pounds:

1. Volume = 1 US Liquid Pint = 473.176 mL
2. Calibrated Density (ρ) = 0.8450 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central)
3. Mass (Grams) = 473.176 mL × 0.8450 g/mL = 399.8 g
4. Mass (Pounds) = 399.8 g ÷ 453.59237 g/lb = 0.8815 lb (14.10 oz)

* Calibration Source: USDA FoodData Central. Calibrated at standard culinary temperature (20°C / 68°F) under 1 atm pressure.

📉 Volume to Weight Table (Granulated Sugar)

Volume (US Liquid Pint) Pounds (lb) Ounces (oz) Grams (g)
0.25 pt 0.2204 lb 3.53 oz 100.0 g
0.5 pt 0.4407 lb 7.05 oz 199.9 g
0.75 pt 0.6611 lb 10.58 oz 299.9 g
1 pt 0.8815 lb 14.10 oz 399.8 g
1.5 pt 1.3222 lb 21.16 oz 599.8 g
2 pt 1.7630 lb 28.21 oz 799.7 g
3 pt 2.6445 lb 42.31 oz 1199.5 g
4 pt 3.5259 lb 56.41 oz 1599.3 g
5 pt 4.4074 lb 70.52 oz 1999.2 g
8 pt 7.0519 lb 112.83 oz 3198.7 g
10 pt 8.8148 lb 141.04 oz 3998.3 g

📈 Weight to Volume Inverse Table (Granulated Sugar)

Weight (Pounds) Pints (pt) Cups Fluid Ounces
0.25 lb 0.284 pt 0.57 cups 4.5 fl oz
0.5 lb 0.567 pt 1.13 cups 9.1 fl oz
0.75 lb 0.851 pt 1.70 cups 13.6 fl oz
1 lb 1.134 pt 2.27 cups 18.2 fl oz
1.5 lb 1.702 pt 3.40 cups 27.2 fl oz
2 lb 2.269 pt 4.54 cups 36.3 fl oz
3 lb 3.403 pt 6.81 cups 54.5 fl oz
5 lb 5.672 pt 11.34 cups 90.8 fl oz
10 lb 11.345 pt 22.69 cups 181.5 fl oz

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