Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups
Granulated Sugar weighs about 200g per cup. Very consistent across brands.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.50 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.0
- Teaspoons
- 24.0
- Milliliters
- 118 ml
Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Granulated Sugar density: 200g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 | ⅛ | 0.8 |
| 25g | 0.13 | ⅛ | 2.0 |
| 50g | 0.25 | ¼ | 4.0 |
| 75g | 0.38 | ⅜ | 6.0 |
| 100g | 0.50 | ½ | 8.0 |
| 125g | 0.63 | ⅝ | 10.0 |
| 150g | 0.75 | ¾ | 12.0 |
| 175g | 0.88 | ⅞ | 14.0 |
| 200g | 1.00 | 1 | 16.0 |
| 225g | 1.13 | 1⅛ | 18.0 |
| 250g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| 300g | 1.50 | 1½ | 24.0 |
| 350g | 1.75 | 1¾ | 28.0 |
| 400g | 2.00 | 2 | 32.0 |
| 500g | 2.50 | 2½ | 40.0 |
Ingredient Profile
Granulated Sugar has a density of 200g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Very consistent across brands.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Granulated Sugar in Cups
Granulated sugar should be spooned and leveled. Brown sugar should be pressed firmly until it holds the cup's shape when turned out.
Powdered sugar clumps easily during storage, so sifting it before measuring gives a more consistent, lump-free result. Liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup should be measured in a liquid cup and poured slowly to avoid trapping air bubbles.
If a recipe calls for granulated sugar by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Granulated Sugar vs Other Sugars & Sweeteners
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how granulated sugar compares to other sugars & sweeteners on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Granulated Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | baseline |
| Brown Sugar | 220g | +10% |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | -40% |
| Honey | 340g | +70% |
| Maple Syrup | 322g | +61% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Most chocolate chip cookie recipes use 150g to 200g of granulated sugar.
- A basic vanilla cake typically calls for 200g (1 cup).
- Simple syrup for cocktails uses equal parts sugar and water by weight.
How Much Is X Grams of Granulated Sugar?
Need every amount at once? See the full granulated sugar conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of granulated sugar?+
A cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200g. Very consistent across brands.
How do I measure granulated sugar accurately?+
Granulated sugar should be spooned and leveled. Brown sugar should be pressed firmly until it holds the cup's shape when turned out.
Does granulated sugar's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Very consistent across brands. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert granulated sugar from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 200 to get cups.
Why does granulated sugar weigh a different amount per cup than other sugars & sweeteners?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for granulated sugar, not a category-wide average.
Is 200g per cup the same across every brand of granulated sugar?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.