How many grams are in a cup of granulated sugar?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams, spooned and leveled. Published charts differ slightly, from 200 to 200 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.05 oz |
| 2 cup | 400 g | 14.1 oz |
| 3 cup | 600 g | 21.2 oz |
| 4 cup | 800 g | 28.2 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 66.6 g | 2.35 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 133 g | 4.71 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 300 g | 10.6 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of granulated sugar
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 0.15 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of granulated sugar is about 12.5 grams.
Grams of granulated sugar to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.13 cups | 2 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 4 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.5 cups | 8 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.63 cups | 10 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups | 12 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 1 cups | 16 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups | 20 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.5 cups | 40 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of granulated sugar weighs about 211 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring granulated sugar accurately
Granulated sugar is dense enough that you can scoop it directly into a measuring cup and level it flat. It does not compress like flour, so volume measurements are fairly consistent. Weighing remains the most accurate method, especially in humid environments where sugar absorbs moisture.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
- Vegetable Oil cups to grams: 1 cup is 219 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
One US cup of granulated sugar is about 200 grams (7.05 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of granulated sugar?
100 grams of granulated sugar is about 0.5 cups, or 8 tablespoons.
Is a cup of granulated sugar the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of granulated sugar is about 211 grams.
More cooking conversions
- All Purpose Flour: previous page
- Brown Sugar: next page
- Cooking conversions: cups to grams: the full list