Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups
Granulated sugar is the standard white sugar used in most baking and cooking. Its consistent crystal size makes it one of the more reliable cup measurements. At 200 g per cup, it packs predictably and is the reference point for comparing other sugar types.
Type note: White · consistent crystal size · reliable cup weight
200g ÷ 200g/cup = 1.00 cups
Granulated Sugar Conversion Table
Common gram amounts converted to cups and tablespoons using 200 g per US cup. The highlighted row marks the 1-cup reference.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Type note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.12 cups | 2.0 tbsp | — |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 4.0 tbsp | — |
| 75 g | 0.38 cups | 6.0 tbsp | — |
| 100 g | 0.50 cups | 8.0 tbsp | — |
| 125 g | 0.62 cups | 10.0 tbsp | — |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups | 12.0 tbsp | — | 200 g = 1 cup | 1.00 cups | 16.0 tbsp | White · consistent crystal size · reliable cup weight |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups | 20.0 tbsp | — |
| 300 g | 1.50 cups | 24.0 tbsp | — |
| 400 g | 2.00 cups | 32.0 tbsp | — |
| 500 g | 2.50 cups | 40.0 tbsp | — |
| 750 g | 3.75 cups | 60.0 tbsp | — |
| 1,000 g | 5.00 cups | 80.0 tbsp | — |
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Granulated Sugar Compared With Similar Ingredients
The most stable and consistent sugar to measure by cup. Use the table below to compare densities before substituting in a recipe.
| Ingredient | G per US cup | Best for | Granulated Sugar This page | 200 g | Standard baking sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar (packed) | 220 g | Moist, molasses-flavoured |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | Frosting & glazes |
| Caster Sugar | 200 g | Fine, fast-dissolving |
| Honey | 340 g | Liquid, dense, sweet |
| Maple Syrup | 322 g | Liquid, slightly lighter |
| Raw Sugar | 200 g | Large crystal, mild molasses |
How to Measure Granulated Sugar Accurately
Small measuring errors in granulated sugar can have a noticeable impact on your results. Follow these steps for the most consistent outcome.
Confirm the recipe unit
Check whether the recipe means grams, cups, tablespoons, or ounces before converting. Mixing units is the most common source of errors.
Use the right measuring tool
Use dry measuring cups for dry ingredients (flour, sugar, oats) and liquid measuring cups for liquids (oil, honey, milk). The type of cup changes the reading.
Pour and level; granulated sugar settles consistently.
The way you fill the cup changes the final weight. White sugar is hygroscopic — store it in an airtight container to prevent clumping.
Weigh for repeatability
A digital kitchen scale removes all measuring variables and makes it easy to reproduce exactly the same result every time you bake or cook.
Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups — FAQ
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Open Grams to Cups Converter →Granulated Sugar Compared to Other Sugars
Brown sugar weighs 10% more per cup when packed because it contains molasses which adds density and moisture. Substituting brown sugar for granulated sugar will add both extra weight and flavor to baked goods.
Powdered sugar weighs 40% less per cup than granulated sugar. The two are not interchangeable by volume. 1 cup granulated sugar = approximately 1.67 cups powdered sugar by weight.
Honey is 70% heavier per cup than granulated sugar. When substituting honey for sugar, use 0.75 cups honey for every 1 cup sugar and reduce other liquids in the recipe.
A vanilla cake recipe requires 300g granulated sugar. Using a cup measure, that is 1.5 cups (300 ÷ 200 = 1.5). If you mistakenly use powdered sugar at 1.5 cups, you get only 180g — 40% less than needed — resulting in a flat, poorly-structured cake.
Granulated sugar and caster sugar weigh the same per cup (200g) despite having different crystal sizes. However, powdered sugar and brown sugar do NOT weigh the same as granulated sugar per cup. Never substitute by volume without checking the density first.