Cups to Grams: White Granulated Sugar Conversion Calculator | MiniCalci
Convert white granulated sugar from cups to grams and grams to cups. 1 cup of granulated sugar equals 200g (7.05 oz). Free conversion table & tips.
Density varies by ingredient, so grams per cup is different for each
Decimal cups are fine, e.g. 0.5 or 1.33
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Common Cup Measurements for This Ingredient
White Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams Conversion
Converting white granulated sugar between US cups, grams, and ounces requires knowing its specific ingredient density. Unlike water (where 1 cup = 236.6g), dry and baking ingredients vary widely.
Key Granulated Sugar Measurement Rule
1 standard US Cup of White Granulated Sugar = 200 grams (7.05 oz)
1 Tablespoon = 12.5 grams
Granulated Sugar Conversion Chart (Cups to Grams & Ounces)
Use this quick-reference table for common recipe fractions of white granulated sugar:
| Volume (US Cups) | Weight (Grams) | Weight (Ounces) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) | 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 67 g | 2.35 oz |
| 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 133 g | 4.7 oz |
| 3/4 cup (12 tbsp) | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 cup (16 tbsp) | 200 g | 7.05 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 250 g | 8.82 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 350 g | 12.35 oz |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14.11 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 500 g | 17.64 oz |
| 3 cups | 600 g | 21.16 oz |
Reverse Conversion: Grams to Cups (Granulated Sugar)
If you are following a recipe written in metric grams but only have cup measuring sets:
| Weight (Grams) | Equivalent Cups | Approximate Kitchen Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.13 cups | 0.13 cups |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) |
| 75 g | 0.38 cups | 0.38 cups |
| 100 g | 0.50 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 125 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 200 g | 1.00 cups | 1 level cup |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 300 g | 1.50 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.00 cups | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 2.50 cups | 2.50 cups |
How to Correctly Measure Granulated Sugar
Unlike flour, white granulated sugar does not compress significantly. You can scoop directly into the bag or container and sweep level with a straight edge.
Culinary Notes & Baker's Tips
Granulated sugar has higher density than flour because the crystalline structure packs closely together. 1 cup of sugar is nearly 67% heavier than 1 cup of flour.