How many cups is 145 grams of mashed potatoes?

To convert grams to cups for mashed potatoes, you need to know the density of mashed potatoes. On average, mashed potatoes have a density of around 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

First, convert the weight of mashed potatoes from grams (g) to kilograms (kg):

145 g = 145 g / 1000 = 0.145 kg

Next, use the density of mashed potatoes to calculate the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³):

Volume (cm³) = Mass (kg) / Density (g/cm³)

Volume (cm³) = 0.145 kg / 0.5 g/cm³

Volume (cm³) = 0.29 cm³

Finally, convert the volume from cubic centimeters (cm³) to cups:

1 cup = 240 cm³

Number of cups = Volume (cm³) / Volume of 1 cup (cm³)

Number of cups = 0.29 cm³ / 240 cm³/cup

Number of cups ≈ 0.0012 cups

Therefore, 145 grams of mashed potatoes is approximately equal to 0.0012 cups.