Granulated sugar: cups to grams
Use the converter to change any amount of granulated sugar between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml).
Granulated sugar: cups to grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 25 g | 0.87 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.75 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 66 g | 2.33 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 99 g | 3.49 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 132 g | 4.66 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 149 g | 5.24 oz |
| 1 cup | 198 g | 6.98 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 248 g | 8.73 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 297 g | 10.48 oz |
| 2 cups | 396 g | 13.97 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 495 g | 17.46 oz |
| 3 cups | 594 g | 20.95 oz |
| 4 cups | 792 g | 27.94 oz |
Granulated sugar: grams to cups
| Grams | Cups | How to measure it |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.05 cups | 2.5 tsp |
| 25 g | 0.13 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 1/4 cup |
| 75 g | 0.38 cups | 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 100 g | 0.51 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 125 g | 0.63 cups | 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.76 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 200 g | 1.01 cups | 1 cup |
| 250 g | 1.26 cups | 1 1/4 cups |
| 300 g | 1.52 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.02 cups | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 2.53 cups | 2 1/2 cups |
| 750 g | 3.79 cups | 3 3/4 cups + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 1000 g | 5.05 cups | 5 cups + 1 tbsp |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of granulated sugar
How to measure granulated sugar accurately
Granulated and powdered sugar are spooned and leveled. Brown sugar is packed firmly into the cup unless the recipe says otherwise.
For the most reliable result, weigh granulated sugar on a digital kitchen scale: 198 g for every cup the recipe asks for.
Compare with similar ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 100 g in cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 99 g | 0.51 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 107 g | 0.47 |
| Powdered sugar | 113 g | 57 g | 0.88 |
| Honey | 336 g | 168 g | 0.3 |
| Maple syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 0.32 |
| Molasses | 340 g | 170 g | 0.29 |
| Corn syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 0.32 |
Granulated sugar conversion FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?
1 cup of granulated sugar weighs 198 grams (6.98 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
1/2 cup of granulated sugar is 99 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of granulated sugar?
100 grams of granulated sugar is 0.51 cups, which you can measure as 1/2 cup.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar?
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs about 12 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 4.1 grams.
Why doesn’t a cup of granulated sugar weigh the same as a cup of water?
A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but granulated sugar has a different density, so the same cup holds 198 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.
Other amounts in grams
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.
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