Granulated Sugar: Cups to Grams
1 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Granulated Sugar conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 25 g | 0.9 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.8 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 66.7 g | 2.4 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 133.3 g | 4.7 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 150 g | 5.3 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 250 g | 8.8 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 266.7 g | 9.4 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 300 g | 10.6 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 350 g | 12.3 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 400 g | 14.1 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 600 g | 21.2 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 200 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: granulated sugar
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of granulated sugar convert to cups (at 200 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.05 cups | 0.8 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.13 cups | 2 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 4 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.38 cups | 6 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.5 cups | 8 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.63 cups | 10 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups | 12 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1 cups | 16 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups | 20 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 1.5 cups | 24 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 2.5 cups | 40 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring granulated sugar accurately
Granulated sugar pours and levels easily, so just scoop, fill, and sweep the top flat with no need to pack. It doesn't compress much, making it one of the more forgiving ingredients, though weighing 200g per cup still removes any guesswork in precise baking.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?
1 US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of granulated sugar?
Three quarters of a US cup of granulated sugar is about 150 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of granulated sugar?
2/3 of a US cup of granulated sugar is about 133.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
Half a US cup of granulated sugar is about 100 grams — half of the 200 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of granulated sugar?
A third of a US cup of granulated sugar is about 66.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of granulated sugar?
A quarter US cup of granulated sugar is about 50 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar?
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar is about 12.5 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar?
1 1/4 US cups of granulated sugar weigh about 250 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar?
1 1/2 US cups of granulated sugar weigh about 300 grams — one full cup (200 g) plus half a cup (100 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of granulated sugar?
2 US cups of granulated sugar weigh about 400 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of granulated sugar?
100 grams of granulated sugar is about 0.5 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of granulated sugar?
250 grams of granulated sugar is about 1.25 cups (at 200 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of granulated sugar?
500 grams of granulated sugar is about 2.5 cups.
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