Density: 0.845 g/ml • Sugars & Sweeteners
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 199.9 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 12.5 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 4.17 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.005 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.08 |
Granulated sugar is the standard white sugar used in baking. One cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams. Unlike flour, sugar does not need to be spooned and leveled carefully — it pours consistently, though weighing is still more precise.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.25 cups | ≈ 4.0 tbsp | ≈ 12.0 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 0.50 cups | ≈ 8.0 tbsp | ≈ 24.0 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 0.75 cups | ≈ 12.0 tbsp | ≈ 36.0 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 1.00 cups | ≈ 16.0 tbsp | ≈ 48.0 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 1.25 cups | ≈ 20.0 tbsp | ≈ 60.0 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 1.50 cups | ≈ 24.0 tbsp | ≈ 72.0 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 2.00 cups | ≈ 32.0 tbsp | ≈ 96.0 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 2.50 cups | ≈ 40.0 tbsp | ≈ 120.0 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 0.845 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 200 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 0.845 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 12.5 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 4.17 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 0.50 cups (about 8 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of granulated sugar equals 200 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.