85 Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Granulated Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.42 (⅜)
- Tablespoons
- 6.8
- Teaspoons
- 20.4
- Milliliters
- 101 ml
85 grams of granulated sugar = 0.42 cups (⅜ cup / 6.8 tablespoons)
Granulated Sugar has a density of approximately 200g per cup. Very consistent across brands. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75g | 0.38 | ⅜ | 6.0 |
| 80g | 0.40 | ⅜ | 6.4 |
| 85g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.8 |
| 90g | 0.45 | ½ | 7.2 |
| 95g | 0.47 | ½ | 7.6 |
Bakers reach for granulated sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 85 grams of granulated sugar in cups?+
85 grams of granulated sugar is 0.42 cups (⅜ cup), or 6.8 tablespoons.
How do I measure 85 grams of granulated sugar without a scale?+
Use ⅜ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 6.8 tablespoons instead.