Granulated White Sugar — Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups Converter
Convert sugar (granulated) between grams, cups, and spoons — 1 US cup = 200 g (7.05 oz) · 1 Metric cup = 211.3 g.
Granulated White Sugar Weight ↔ Volume Calculator
Convert grams ↔ US cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tbsp, tsp, mL, and oz
Instant Equivalents for 1 US cup of Sugar (Granulated)
Granulated White Sugar — Cups, Tablespoons & Teaspoons to Grams Chart (US & Metric Cups)
Calculated using published density 0.8454 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central). Includes side-by-side weights for both US Customary Cups (236.59 mL) and Metric Cups (250 mL). Values vary by brand, humidity and how you pack the cup.
| Volume Measure | US Volume (mL) | US Cup Grams (USDA (200 g/cup)) | Ounces (oz wt) | Metric Cup (250 mL) Grams | Alt US Grams (King Arthur / Domino (198 g/cup)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (1 tsp) | 4.929 mL | 4.167 g | 0.147 oz | 4.227 g (metric) | 4.125 g |
| 1 Tablespoon (1 tbsp) | 14.79 mL | 12.5 g | 0.441 oz | 12.68 g (metric) | 12.38 g |
| 2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) | 29.57 mL | 25 g | 0.8819 oz | 26.42 g | 24.75 g |
| 1/4 Cup (4 US tbsp) | 59.15 mL | 50 g | 1.764 oz | 52.84 g | 49.5 g |
| 1/3 Cup (5 tbsp + 1 tsp) | 78.86 mL | 66.67 g | 2.352 oz | 70.45 g | 66 g |
| 1/2 Cup (8 US tbsp) | 118.29 mL | 100.01 g | 3.528 oz | 105.68 g | 99 g |
| 2/3 Cup | 157.73 mL | 133.34 g | 4.703 oz | 140.9 g | 132 g |
| 3/4 Cup (12 US tbsp) | 177.44 mL | 150.01 g | 5.291 oz | 158.51 g | 148.5 g |
| 1 Cup (16 US tbsp / 8 fl oz) | 236.59 mL | 200.01 g | 7.055 oz | 211.35 g | 198 g |
| 1 ½ Cups | 354.88 mL | 300.02 g | 10.58 oz | 317.03 g | 297 g |
| 2 Cups (1 US Pint) | 473.18 mL | 400.02 g | 14.11 oz | 422.7 g | 396 g |
| 3 Cups | 709.76 mL | 600.04 g | 21.17 oz | 634.05 g | 594 g |
| 4 Cups (1 US Quart / 1 Liter Metric) | 946.35 mL | 800.05 g | 28.22 oz | 845.4 g | 792 g |
Granulated White Sugar — Grams to US Cups, Metric Cups, Tbsp, Tsp & Ounces Chart
Quick lookup for converting metric recipe weights in grams into US Customary cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and weight ounces at ρ = 0.8454 g/mL.
| Weight (Grams) | US Cups (236.6 mL) | Metric Cups (250 mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (mL) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.05 US cups | 0.0473 metric cups | 0.8 tbsp | 2.4 tsp | 11.83 mL | 0.3527 oz |
| 25 g | 0.125 US cups | 0.1183 metric cups | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 29.57 mL | 0.8818 oz |
| 50 g | 0.25 US cups | 0.2366 metric cups | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 59.14 mL | 1.764 oz |
| 75 g | 0.375 US cups | 0.3549 metric cups | 6 tbsp | 18 tsp | 88.72 mL | 2.646 oz |
| 100 g | 0.5 US cups | 0.4731 metric cups | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 118.29 mL | 3.527 oz |
| 125 g | 0.625 US cups | 0.5914 metric cups | 9.999 tbsp | 30 tsp | 147.86 mL | 4.409 oz |
| 150 g | 0.75 US cups | 0.7097 metric cups | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 177.43 mL | 5.291 oz |
| 200 g | 0.9999 US cups | 0.9463 metric cups | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 236.57 mL | 7.055 oz |
| 250 g | 1.25 US cups | 1.183 metric cups | 20 tbsp | 60 tsp | 295.72 mL | 8.818 oz |
| 500 g | 2.5 US cups | 2.366 metric cups | 40 tbsp | 119.99 tsp | 591.44 mL | 17.64 oz |
| 1000 g | 5 US cups | 4.731 metric cups | 80 tbsp | 239.99 tsp | 1,182.87 mL | 35.27 oz |
How to Measure Granulated White Sugar Accurately
Granulated white sugar (refined cane or beet sucrose) consists of uniform crystalline granules that flow freely and resist compression. Unlike flour or powdered sugar, scooping granulated sugar directly from the canister yields nearly the exact same weight as spooning it into a dry measuring cup.
Under USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655), 1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of granulated sugar weighs exactly 200 grams (7.05 oz), giving a bulk density of 0.8453 g/mL. King Arthur Baking and Domino Sugar list 198 grams (7.0 oz) per US cup. If you are measuring with a 250 mL Metric cup, 1 cup of granulated white sugar weighs 211.3 grams.
Step-by-Step Kitchen Measuring Technique
Because crystalline white sugar does not trap pockets of air like flour, measuring it by volume is straightforward as long as you use a dry measuring cup.
- Use a dry cup, not a liquid pitcher: Scoop or pour granulated sugar into a flat-rimmed dry measuring cup rather than a spouted glass pitcher.
- Break up any hard clumps: If humidity has caused small sugar lumps to form, crush them with the back of a spoon before filling the cup.
- Sweep level across the rim: Use a straight edge or knife blade to level the sugar flush with the top of the cup without pressing down.
Culinary & Baking Notes for Granulated White Sugar
- Caster (superfine) sugar: Finer crystals pack slightly closer together than regular granulated sugar; 1 US cup of caster sugar weighs approximately 210–225 g.
- Coarse sanding or turbinado sugar: Larger crystals leave more air space between grains, weighing slightly less (~180–190 g per US cup).
- Sugar acts as a liquid in baking: Beyond sweetness, sugar binds moisture, tenderizes gluten, and promotes caramelization and crisp edges.
US Cup vs. Metric Cup vs. UK Cup Weight for Granulated White Sugar
If you are adapting an international recipe, remember that cup sizes vary by country. Here is how much 1 cup of granulated white sugar weighs across all four global cup standards (at ρ = 0.8454 g/mL):
Step-by-Step Conversion Examples for Granulated White Sugar
Convert 3/4 US Cup of Granulated Sugar to Grams
A muffin recipe requires 3/4 US cup of granulated white sugar.
Convert 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) of Sugar to Grams
An Australian pavlova recipe calls for 1 Metric cup (250 mL) of white sugar.
Convert 100 Grams of Sugar to US Cups & Tablespoons
A French custard recipe specifies 100 g of sugar.
Published Density References & Citations for Granulated White Sugar
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Sugars, granulated (FDC ID 169655, SR Legacy) — 1 cup = 200 g, 1 tsp = 4.2 g.
King Arthur Baking Company Ingredient Weight Chart & Domino Sugar Measurement Guide: Granulated White Sugar — 1 US cup = 198 g (7.0 oz).
Frequently Asked Questions About Granulated White Sugar Conversions
How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated white sugar?
1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of granulated white sugar weighs 200 grams (7.05 oz) according to USDA FoodData Central, or 198 grams (7.0 oz) according to King Arthur Baking. A 250 mL Metric cup of white sugar weighs 211.3 grams.
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of sugar?
1 US tablespoon (14.79 mL) of granulated white sugar weighs 12.5 grams, and 1 US teaspoon (4.93 mL) weighs 4.17 grams (often rounded to 4.2 g on nutrition labels).
Why does 1 cup of sugar weigh 200g while 1 cup of flour weighs 125g?
Sucrose crystals are much denser (0.8453 g/mL) than milled wheat starch and protein particles (0.5283 g/mL). Even though both occupy 236.59 mL of volume, the sugar cup has 60% more mass.
How many cups is 250 grams of sugar?
At 200 grams per US cup, 250 grams of granulated sugar equals exactly 1 ¼ US cups (1.25 cups, or 1 cup + 4 tablespoons).