sf wrote:
>
> Trying to buy new flour and sugar containers, but stymied by their
> labels. Flour and sugar come in weight, but the containers come in
> volume and there is no indication about which size would be
> appropriate for 4 pounds of sugar or flour. Which size container do
> you use to hold that amount?

Well, here's a specific answer to your specific question.
I've use these two Rubbermaid containers forever (over 30 years)

For sugar - a 12 cup container
For flour - a 21 cup container
Naturally, they both have tight sealing lids.

A bag of sugar or flour fills these up pretty full from empty, but
leaving a tiny bit of room to start working with. Perfect sizes, imo.

G.