How many cups in a 16 pound can cooked sweet potatoes?

It's impossible to tell exactly how many cups are in a 16-pound can of cooked sweet potatoes without knowing the density of the sweet potatoes in the can.

Here's why:

* Density varies: The amount of liquid in the can, the size of the sweet potato pieces, and the way they're packed all affect the density.

* Cooked sweet potatoes shrink: Cooking sweet potatoes causes them to lose water, making their volume smaller than raw.

To get a rough estimate:

* Assume a 1:1 ratio: If you're assuming a similar amount of sweet potato to liquid, you could start by using a rough conversion of 1 pound = 2 cups (though this is a very loose estimation).

* Consider shrinkage: Keep in mind that cooked sweet potatoes will have shrunk, so you might need to add a bit more than 32 cups (16 pounds x 2 cups per pound).

The best way to know for sure:

* Measure after cooking: The most accurate way to know how many cups you have is to measure the cooked sweet potatoes after they're out of the can.

Let me know if you have any other cooking questions!