We need to feed 50 so 5 pounds is 8 cups makes 16 1/2 cup servings. . . The math for 50 doesn’t quite work – so we need 3 people to make 5lbs and one person to make a smaller batch of 1lb or 3lbs.
How many cups is a pound of potatoes?
A pound of red potatoes is about 31/2 cups chopped or 2-3 cups mashed.
How many servings is 5 pounds of potatoes?
Mashed Potatoes: A 5 pound bag of potatoes makes 10-12 servings.
How many pounds of potatoes is 8 cups?
8 US cups of potatoes weigh 2.46 (~21 / 2) pounds. (or exactly 2.4618943133457 pounds.
How many cups is 5 pounds?
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How do you measure potatoes in cups?
We have found that it takes 1 medium white potato to make 1 cup of sliced or grated potato. When dicing, it took us 1.25 potatoes to hit the 1 cup mark. When preparing fries, it took 1.3 potatoes to prepare about 1 cup. However, when measuring 1 cup of mashed potatoes, 2 whole potatoes did the trick.
How many potatoes is 24 ounces?
How much do potatoes weigh with pictures and chart
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| potato | ounces | grams |
|---|---|---|
| 10,10 | 285,83 | |
| 23 | 4, 30 | 121.69 |
| 24 | 4.10 | 116.03 |
| 25 | 5.10 | 144.33 |
How many pounds of potatoes for mashed potatoes for 15?
How Much Mashed Potatoes Should You Make? Plan on ½ a pound of potatoes per person as a side. That means if you’re planning for 10 people, use 5 pounds of potatoes. 4 people, use 2 pounds of potatoes.
How Many Potatoes Should I Eat Per Day?
Generally, eat 2 to 5 pounds (0.9 to 2.3 kg) of potatoes daily.
How do I convert pounds to cups?
1 pound (lb) = 1.917222837 cup (cup).
What is a 1/2 pound in cups?
Conversion table from pounds to US cup water
| pounds to US cup water | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 / < sub > 2 pounds | = | .959 ( 1 ) US Cup |
| 2 / 3 pounds | = | 1.28 ( 1 1 / 4 ) American cups |
| 3 / 4 pounds | = | 1 .44 ( 1 1 / 2 ) American Cups |
| 1 1 / 16 pounds | = | 2.04 (2) US cups |