How Much Is 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
Converting 1 cup of granulated sugar to grams gives 200.00 g. One cup of granulated sugar weighs 200g. This conversion is specific to granulated sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 1 × 200 = 200g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of granulated sugar, just remember: 200g. Double it for 2 cups (400g), halve it for a half cup (100g).
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of granulated sugar (200g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 50.00 g | 52.83 g | 60.05 g |
| 0.33 cups | 66.00 g | 69.74 g | 79.26 g |
| 0.5 cups | 100.00 g | 105.67 g | 120.10 g |
| 0.75 cups | 150.00 g | 158.50 g | 180.14 g |
| 1 cup | 200.00 g | 211.34 g | 240.19 g |
| 1.5 cups | 300.00 g | 317.01 g | 360.29 g |
| 2 cups | 400.00 g | 422.68 g | 480.38 g |
| 3 cups | 600.00 g | 634.01 g | 720.57 g |
| 4 cups | 800.00 g | 845.35 g | 960.76 g |
| 5 cups | 1,000.00 g | 1,056.69 g | 1,200.95 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.