Granulated sugar is the standard white sugar used in many everyday recipes. It dissolves well, adds sweetness, helps baked goods brown, and affects texture in cakes, cookies, muffins, sauces, and drinks.
Because sugar crystals settle more predictably than flour, granulated sugar cup measurements are often more consistent. Still, weighing sugar in grams is better when you are scaling a recipe or trying to repeat the same result.
Quick Granulated Sugar Conversion Reference
These common granulated sugar measurements are based on 1 cup = 200g. Use them for quick baking checks before using the full chart below.
Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams Conversion Chart
Use this chart when a recipe lists granulated sugar in cups and you want to measure it in grams. The grams are based on 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g. Tablespoons and teaspoons are included as helpful references for smaller measurements.
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 25g | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 1/4 cup | 50g | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 1/3 cup | 67g | 5.3 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 100g | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 2/3 cup | 133g | 10.7 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 150g | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 200g | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1.25 cups | 250g | 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 1.5 cups | 300g | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 1.75 cups | 350g | 28 tbsp | 84 tsp |
| 2 cups | 400g | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 2.5 cups | 500g | 40 tbsp | 120 tsp |
| 3 cups | 600g | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 800g | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
| 5 cups | 1000g | 80 tbsp | 240 tsp |
Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups Conversion Chart
Use this chart when your recipe gives granulated sugar in grams but you want to understand the approximate cup measurement. To calculate granulated sugar grams to cups, divide the grams by 200. For example, 100g of granulated sugar is about 0.50 cups.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 cups | 0.8 tbsp | 2.4 tsp |
| 20g | 0.10 cups | 1.6 tbsp | 4.8 tsp |
| 25g | 0.13 cups | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 30g | 0.15 cups | 2.4 tbsp | 7.2 tsp |
| 40g | 0.20 cups | 3.2 tbsp | 9.6 tsp |
| 50g | 0.25 cups | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 75g | 0.38 cups | 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 100g | 0.50 cups | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 125g | 0.63 cups | 10 tbsp | 30 tsp |
| 150g | 0.75 cups | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 175g | 0.88 cups | 14 tbsp | 42 tsp |
| 200g | 1.00 cups | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 225g | 1.13 cups | 18 tbsp | 54 tsp |
| 250g | 1.25 cups | 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 300g | 1.50 cups | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 350g | 1.75 cups | 28 tbsp | 84 tsp |
| 400g | 2.00 cups | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 450g | 2.25 cups | 36 tbsp | 108 tsp |
| 500g | 2.50 cups | 40 tbsp | 120 tsp |
How to Convert Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams
To convert granulated sugar from cups to grams, multiply the number of cups by 200. This page uses 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200 grams, which is a practical average for everyday baking.
grams = cups x 200 For example, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of granulated sugar, the calculation is 2 x 200 = 400 grams. If it calls for 1/2 cup, the calculation is 0.5 x 200 = 100 grams.
How to Convert Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups
To convert granulated sugar from grams to cups, divide the gram amount by 200. This is useful when a recipe gives metric measurements but you want an approximate cup measurement.
cups = grams / 200 For example, 100g of granulated sugar is 100 / 200 = 0.50 cups. This is close to 8 tablespoons. Grams are still more reliable than cups because small measuring differences can change the texture of the final recipe.
Why Granulated Sugar Cup Weight Can Vary
Granulated sugar is easier to measure by cup than flour because it does not trap as much air. Even so, crystal size, brand, and how the sugar settles in the measuring cup can create small differences.
This calculator uses 200g per cup as a practical average for granulated white sugar. If a recipe is very sensitive, such as candy, syrup, or large-batch baking, measuring by grams is the safer method.
How to Measure Granulated Sugar Accurately
The most accurate way to measure granulated sugar is with a digital kitchen scale. Tare your bowl to zero, then add sugar until you reach the gram amount in the recipe.
If you are using cups, scoop or spoon the sugar into a dry measuring cup and level it with a straight edge. Do not heap the cup unless the recipe specifically asks for a heaping cup.
For recipes where sugar structure matters, such as cookies and cakes, avoid reducing or increasing sugar casually. Sugar affects spread, browning, moisture, and tenderness, not only sweetness.
Granulated Sugar Baking Notes
Granulated sugar helps cookies spread, cakes brown, and batters hold moisture. In creamed butter recipes, sugar crystals also help create tiny air pockets that support a lighter texture.
In candy, caramel, and syrup recipes, weighing sugar is especially helpful because the sugar-to-liquid ratio affects cooking temperature and final texture.
Granulated sugar is not the same as powdered sugar or brown sugar by volume. Powdered sugar is much lighter per cup, while packed brown sugar is usually heavier because it contains molasses and is pressed into the measuring cup.
Granulated Sugar vs Brown Sugar and Powdered Sugar
Granulated sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar do not share the same cup weight. This calculator uses 200g per cup for granulated sugar, while packed brown sugar and powdered sugar need their own conversions.
Brown sugar contains molasses and is usually packed into the cup, which makes its cup weight higher. Powdered sugar is finely ground and often mixed with starch, so it is lighter and behaves differently in frosting and glazes.
If a recipe names a specific sugar, use that sugar conversion instead of a general sugar chart. A cup of one sugar can weigh much more or less than a cup of another.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in a cup of granulated sugar?
One cup of granulated sugar is approximately 200 grams. This converter uses 200g per cup as a practical average for granulated sugar cups to grams conversions.
How many cups is 100g of granulated sugar?
100 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 0.50 cups, or about 8 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
One half cup of granulated sugar is approximately 100 grams, based on 200g per cup.
Is granulated sugar the same weight as brown sugar?
No. Granulated sugar is usually about 200g per cup, while packed brown sugar is often heavier because it contains molasses and is pressed into the cup.
Can I use this conversion for white sugar?
Yes. Granulated sugar and white sugar usually mean the same ingredient in baking, so this conversion works for standard white granulated sugar.
Should I weigh sugar for baking?
Yes, weighing sugar is helpful when you want consistent results, especially for cookies, cakes, candy, syrups, and scaled recipes.
Why do different sites show different gram values for granulated sugar?
Small differences can come from cup size, crystal size, and rounding. This calculator uses 200g per cup as a practical average for US cup measurements.
Conclusion
For most recipes, you can estimate granulated sugar at 200 grams per cup. That means 1/2 cup is about 100g, 1 cup is 200g, and 2 cups is 400g.
Use the calculator above for quick conversions, then use the charts and measuring notes on this page when you need a complete granulated sugar reference.
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If your recipe uses a different sugar, use the matching calculator because granulated, brown, and powdered sugar have different cup-to-gram weights. See the full category on the Food Conversion page.
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